Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds and Acids
Learning the systemic IUPAC rules for naming covalent compounds and common acids.
Key Questions
- Explain how prefixes are used in naming covalent compounds.
- Construct the name of a covalent compound given its formula.
- Differentiate between naming binary acids and oxyacids.
Common Core State Standards
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