Interpretation: The method for naming binary molecular compounds from their formulas is to be stated. Also, the method for writing formulas from names is needed to be explained.
Concept Introduction: Molecular compounds are chemical compounds formed by the sharing of valence electrons between two non-metals. A binary molecular compound is composed of only two types of elements.
Answer to Problem 71A
The formula of a binary molecular compound can be written by writing the symbol of the first element followed by the second one.
Explanation of Solution
In writing both the chemical formula and name, the less electronegative element is written first followed by the more electronegative element. If a particular element is present multiple times, that number is written as a subscript of that element.
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