Question

test: covalent compounds
which of the following is the correct formula for tetrasulfur dinitride?
○ s₂n₄
○ sn
○ s₄n₂
○ sn₄

Explanation:

• In covalent compound naming, the prefixes indicate the number of atoms. "Tetra -" means 4 (for sulfur, \(S\)) and "di -" means 2 (for nitrogen, \(N\)).
• So the formula should have 4 sulfur atoms and 2 nitrogen atoms.

Answer:

\(\text{S}_4\text{N}_2\)