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  • Disulfur Dichloride (S₂Cl₂): Definition and Naming
    The compound S₂Cl₂ is called disulfur dichloride.

    Here's how the name is derived:

    * S₂: This indicates there are two sulfur atoms present. The prefix "di-" means two.

    * Cl₂: This indicates there are two chlorine atoms present. Again, "di-" means two.

    * -ide: This suffix is used for binary compounds (compounds with two elements).

    Therefore, the complete name is disulfur dichloride.

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