Naming molecular compounds

• 1. Give the appropriate numerical prefix to the first element
• 2. Name the first element using its regular name on the periodic table
• 3. Give the appropriate numerical prefix to the second element
• 4. Name the nonmetal using an “ide” ending
• Ex. dinitrogen monoxide, N₂O

Naming binary acids

• 1. Hydro-
• 2. Insert the name of element 2, replacing “-ine” with “-ic acid”
• Ex. hydrochloric acid, HCl

Naming oxyacids

• HClO – hypochlorous acid
• HClO₂ – chlorous acid
• HClO₃ – chloric acid
• HClO₄ – perchloric acid