Name the first element using its full element name
Name the second element using its root name with the suffix -ide
Use prefixes to show the number of atoms of each element
Do not use mono- for the first element
Use mono- for the second element when there is one atom
Use di- for 2 atoms
Use tri- for 3 atoms
Use tetra- for 4 atoms
Use penta- for 5 atoms
Use hexa- for 6 atoms
Use hepta- for 7 atoms
Use octa- for 8 atoms
Use nona- for 9 atoms
Use deca- for 10 atoms
Combine prefixes and element names into one compound name
Drop double vowels when needed for easier pronunciation