What kind of compounds are named using prefixes?

The type of compounds that are named using prefixes are binary covalent compounds.

Here's a breakdown:

* Binary compounds: These compounds consist of only two elements.

* Covalent compounds: These compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms.

Prefixes are used to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound. Here are some common prefixes used in naming covalent compounds:

| Prefix | Number |

|---|---|

| Mono- | 1 |

| Di- | 2 |

| Tri- | 3 |

| Tetra- | 4 |

| Penta- | 5 |

| Hexa- | 6 |

| Hepta- | 7 |

| Octa- | 8 |

| Nona- | 9 |

| Deca- | 10 |

Example:

* CO2 is named carbon dioxide.

* "Di" indicates there are two oxygen atoms.

Important Note:

* The prefix "mono-" is usually omitted for the first element, unless there is more than one atom of that element.

* The name of the second element ends in "-ide".

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