(a)
Interpretation: The formula of tetraphosphorus decoxide is
Concept Introduction: An ionic compound is composed of cation and anion. Here, cation is positively charged, and anion carries negative charge. The covalent compounds are formed by the equal sharing of bonding electrons between atoms. While naming of covalent compound, the name of atoms is written along with the prefix like mono, di, tri etc. These terms represent the number of atoms present in the formula.
(b)
Interpretation: The formula of diboron trioxide is
Concept Introduction: An ionic compound is composed of cation and anion. Here, cation is positively charged, and anion carries negative charge. The covalent compounds are formed by the equal sharing of bonding electrons between atoms. While naming of covalent compound, the name of atoms is written along with the prefix like mono, di, tri etc. These terms represent the number of atoms present in the formula.
(c)
Interpretation: The formula of phosphorus trifluoride is
Concept Introduction: An ionic compound is composed of cation and anion. Here, cation is positively charged, and anion carries negative charge. The covalent compounds are formed by the equal sharing of bonding electrons between atoms. While naming of covalent compound, the name of atoms is written along with the prefix like mono, di, tri, etc. These terms represent the number of atoms present in the formula.
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