Question

writing the second name in a chemical name
n₂o is the chemical formula of a covalent compound used in the production of whipping cream. the elements that make up this compound are nitrogen and oxygen.
what is the name of the second element in the chemical name of this compound?

Explanation:

When naming covalent compounds, the second element in the formula has its ending changed to -ide. For the compound \(N_2O\), the first element is nitrogen and the second is oxygen. Following the naming rule for covalent compounds, the second element (oxygen) is named oxide.

Answer:

oxide