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How to Write the Name for H2O2

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 H2O2 use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming H2O2

Two non-metals = molecular. So we'll prefixes here.

Put the correct prefix in front of the name for first element (write the element name as found on the Periodic Table).

Add the prefix before Oxygen and then replace the ygen in Oxygen with ide.

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

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