Question

what is the correct name for the molecule so? monosulfur monoxide sulfur monoxide sulfur monoxygen sulfur oxide

Explanation:

When naming binary covalent compounds (compounds formed between two non - metals), the prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element. The first element in the formula is named with its element name. The second element is named with its root and the suffix “-ide”. The prefix “mono -” is usually omitted for the first element. In the molecule \(SO\), there is one sulfur (\(S\)) and one oxygen (\(O\)). The name of the first element (sulfur) is used as is. The second element (oxygen) has the root “ox” and the suffix “-ide” (oxide). Since it is a diatomic molecule (two atoms), the prefix “mono -” is not used for the first element.

Answer:

Sulfur monoxide