In a simple covalent compound, which statement is TRUE
about naming the second element in the compound?
a
The second element to be named is the one closer
to the left side of the periodic table.
The second element is given a prefix to represent
b how many of the element are present, and there
are no other changes to the element's name.
The second element to be named is the one closer
c to the right side of the periodic table, and it is given
the suffix -ide.
The element closer the right side of the periodic
d table is given its usual element name with no
changes.