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How to Write the Name for OF2

Learning to name chemical compounds requires that you:

  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For OF2 use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming OF2

Two non-metals = molecular. We use prefixes!

Name the first element as found on the Periodic Table.

Replace the ine in Fluorine with ide. Don't forget to add the prefix before Fluorine!

mono di tri tetra penta hexa hepta octa non dec
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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