The types of compounds that use prefixes in their names are
A)ionic compounds.
B)compounds that contain polyatomic ions.
C)polyatomic ions.
D)covalent compounds.
E)ionic compounds involving transition metals.

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Covalent compounds use prefixes in their names to indicate the number of atoms of each element in the molecule. Ionic compounds and compounds containing polyatomic ions do not use prefixes, while the use of prefixes in the names of polyatomic ions is rare. Transition metals in ionic compounds may require Roman numerals to indicate their charge, but not prefixes.

The Types of Compounds That Use Prefixes in Their Names