Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The first word in the name of a binary molecular compound is the name of the element appearing first in the chemical formula, including a prefix to indicate the number of atoms of that element in the molecule
• B)The same two nonmetals often form more than one binary compound
• C)If an element has no prefix in the name of a binary molecular compound, you may assume that there is only one atom of that element in the molecule
• D)A compound whose formula ends in O₅ is a pentaoxide rather than a pentoxide
• E)The numerical prefix used in chemical names for the number 2 is di-

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