In naming compounds,the prefix is used to
A)indicate the level of toxicity.
B)categorize the compound.
C)indicate the relative number of atoms.
D)indicate the relative number of molecules.

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The prefix in naming compounds usually indicates the relative number of atoms of each element in the compound. For example, in carbon dioxide (CO2), the prefix "di-" indicates that there are two atoms of oxygen for every atom of carbon.

In Naming Compounds,the Prefix Is Used to