When two elements come together to form a compound,which element is named first within the name of the compound?
A)The element coming first in the English alphabet.
B)The element with the greater atomic mass.
C)The element with the greater atomic number.
D)The element toward the left hand side of the periodic table.

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The element toward the left-hand side of the periodic table is named first within the name of the compound. This is because elements on the left-hand side have fewer electrons in their valence shell and more readily give up electrons to form compounds with elements on the right-hand side of the periodic table.

When Two Elements Come Together to Form a Compound,which Element