Question

what is the correct name for the molecule in the image?
n₂s₄
nitrogen tetrasulfide
dinitrogen tetrasulfide
nitrogen sulfide
dinitrogen tetrasulfur

Explanation:

When naming covalent compounds, the prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element. The formula is \(N_2S_4\). The prefix for \(N\) (nitrogen) is "di - " (since there are 2 \(N\) atoms) and for \(S\) (sulfur) is "tetra - " (since there are 4 \(S\) atoms). The suffix for the second element (sulfur) is changed to "-ide".

Answer:

Dinitrogen tetrasulfide