Question

name the compound shown below. p₂o₅

Explanation:

The compound \(P_2O_5\) is a covalent compound. In naming covalent compounds, we use prefixes to indicate the number of each type of atom. The prefix for \(2\) is "di - " and for \(5\) is "penta - ". The first element is phosphorus and the second is oxygen (ending with - oxide).

Answer:

Diphosphorus pentoxide