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How do you name a covalent compound?
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1. The first element is named first, using the element's name. 2. The second element is named as an anion (suffix "-ide"). 3. Prefixes are used to denote the number of atoms. 4. "Mono" is not used to name the first element.
Explanation: These are the standard steps for naming covalent compounds, which are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.