Deriving the formula of an ionic compound from the name.

Deriving the name of a covalent compound from the formula.

2. Another greenhouse gas is CH4 or methane. If we followed the rules for covalent compound naming, what would the technical name for CH4 be? Explain.

3. Draw a model to show the atoms in CO2 and how they are connected. Why do you think recapture and storing is an easier and more popular method for lowering the CO2 than breaking CO2 bonds? 

Answer in your notebook. Hint: What do you know about covalent bonds vs ionic bonds.

learn how to derive names of covalent compounds.

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