Chapter 2, Problem 2.115AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of magnesia.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of magnesia is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of magnesia is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ hydroxide and the chemical formula is $\text{Mg}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_{\text{2}}$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of magnesia is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ hydroxide.

The charge on magnesium $\left({\text{Mg}}^{2+}\right)$ is $+2$ and the charge on hydroxide $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced if two hydroxides are present. Therefore, the chemical formula of magnesia is $\text{Mg}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_{\text{2}}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of Epsom salt.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of Epsom salt is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of Epsom salt is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ sulfate and the chemical formula is ${\text{MgSO}}_4$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of Epsom salt is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ sulfate.

The charge on magnesium $\left({\text{Mg}}^{2+}\right)$ is $+2$ and the charge on sulfate $\left({\text{SO}}_4{}^{2-}\right)$ is $-2$.

The charge on both sides is balanced and only one sulfate ions is required. Therefore, the chemical formula of Epsom salt is ${\text{MgSO}}_4$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of K-Dur.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of K-Dur is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of K-Dur is potassium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride and the chemical formula is $\text{KCl}$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of K-Dur is potassium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride.

The charge on potassium $\left({\text{K}}^{+}\right)$ is $+1$ and the charge on chloride $\left({\text{Cl}}^{-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of K-Dur is $\text{KCl}$.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of lime.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of lime is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of lime is calcium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ oxide and the chemical formula is $\text{CaO}$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of lime is calcium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ oxide.

The charge on calcium $\left({\text{Ca}}^{2+}\right)$ is $+2$ and the charge on oxide $\left({\text{O}}^{2-}\right)$ is $-2$.

The charge on both sides is balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of lime is $\text{CaO}$.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of baking soda.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of baking soda is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of baking soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ bicarbonate and the chemical formula is ${\text{NaHCO}}_3$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of baking soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ bicarbonate.

The charge on sodium $\left({\text{Na}}^{+}\right)$ is $+1$ and the charge on bicarbonate $\left({\text{HCO}}_3{}^{-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of baking soda is ${\text{NaHCO}}_3$.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of caustic soda.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of caustic soda is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of caustic soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ hydroxide and the chemical formula is $\text{NaOH}$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of baking soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ hydroxide.

The charge on sodium $\left({\text{Na}}^{+}\right)$ is $+1$ and the charge on hydroxide $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of caustic soda is $\text{NaOH}$.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of muriatic acid.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of muriatic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of muriatic acid is hydrogen $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride and the chemical formula is $\text{HCl}$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of muriatic acid is hydrogen $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride.

The charge on hydrogen $\left({\text{H}}^{+}\right)$ is $+1$ and the charge on chlorine $\left({\text{Cl}}^{-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced. Therefore, the chemical formula of muriatic acid is $\text{HCl}$.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The systematic name and the chemical formula of zirconia.

Interpretation: The systematic name and the chemical formula of zirconia is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The naming of the compound is done on the basis of atoms attached to it and the charge present on each atom.

Answer to Problem 2.115AP

The systematic name of zirconia is zirconium $\left(\text{IV}\right)$ oxide and the chemical formula is ${\text{ZrO}}_2$.

Explanation of Solution

The systematic name of zirconia is zirconium $\left(\text{IV}\right)$ oxide.

The charge on zirconium $\left({\text{Zr}}^{4+}\right)$ is $+4$ and the charge on oxygen $\left({\text{O}}^{2-}\right)$ is $-1$.

The charge on both sides is balanced if two oxygen atoms are bonded with zirconium. Therefore, the chemical formula of zirconia is ${\text{ZrO}}_2$.

Conclusion

1. a. The systematic name of magnesia is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ hydroxide and the chemical formula is $\text{Mg}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_{\text{2}}$.
2. b. The systematic name of Epsom salt is magnesium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ sulfate and the chemical formula is ${\text{MgSO}}_4$.
3. c. The systematic name of K-Dur is potassium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride and the chemical formula is $\text{KCl}$.
4. d. The systematic name of lime is calcium $\left(\text{II}\right)$ oxide and the chemical formula is $\text{CaO}$.
5. e. The systematic name of baking soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ bicarbonate and the chemical formula is ${\text{NaHCO}}_3$.
6. f. The systematic name of caustic soda is sodium $\left(\text{I}\right)$ hydroxide and the chemical formula is $\text{NaOH}$.
7. g. The systematic name of muriatic acid is hydrogen $\left(\text{I}\right)$ chloride and the chemical formula is $\text{HCl}$.
8. h. The systematic name of zirconia is zirconium $\left(\text{IV}\right)$ oxide and the chemical formula is ${\text{ZrO}}_2$.