Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds and Acids
Students will learn to name and write formulas for binary covalent compounds and common acids.
Key Questions
- Construct the chemical formula for a covalent compound given its name.
- Differentiate between the naming conventions for binary covalent compounds and binary acids.
- Explain the importance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds.
Common Core State Standards
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