Naming Compounds - npenn 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name and period at the top of the form. This personalizes your document and ensures proper identification.
3. Refer to the chart provided in the document. Identify whether the compound is ionic, covalent, or polyatomic based on its components.
4. For ionic compounds (metal and non-metal), use the ‘-ide’ ending for non-metals. Fill in the names accordingly.
5. For covalent compounds (two non-metals), apply Greek prefixes to indicate the number of atoms present. Remember not to use 'mono' for the first element.
6. If dealing with polyatomic ions, consult the chart at the front of your worksheet for accurate naming conventions without prefixes.

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