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Chemical Bonds and Compounds — Test

Question 16 • Chemistry

Which is the name for SiO sub 2 ?

Answer
A
silicon dioxide
B
monosilicon oxide
C
disilicon dioxygen
D
silicon trioxygen

Explanation

SiO₂ contains one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms. In this compound’s name, the first element is named “silicon,” and two oxygen atoms are indicated by “dioxide,” so the name is silicon dioxide.

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