Chapter 2, Problem 2.73QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_3$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_3$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{NO}}_3$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_3$ is nitrogen trioxide.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5$ is dinitrogen pentaoxide.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$ is dinitrogen tetraoxide.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_2$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_2$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{NO}}_2$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_2$ is nitrogen dioxide.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is dinitrogen trioxide.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound $\text{NO}$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound $\text{NO}$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in $\text{NO}$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound $\text{NO}$ is nitrogen oxide.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2\text{O}$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2\text{O}$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{N}}_2\text{O}$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2\text{O}$ is dinitrogen oxide.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_4\text{O}$.

Interpretation: The name of the given molecular compound is to be written.

Concept Introduction: The name of the compound is written on the basis of anion and cations present in the given compound.

Answer to Problem 2.73QP

The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_4\text{O}$ is nitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compounds is determined by the names of their cation and anions. The name of cation is written first followed by the name of anion. The name of anions and cations in the given compounds is written as,

The name of anions and cations in ${\text{N}}_4\text{O}$ is,

• Anion is $\text{O}$ whose name is oxygen.
• Cation is $\text{N}$ whose name is nitrogen.

Therefore, the name of the compound ${\text{N}}_4\text{O}$ is tetranitrogen oxide.

Conclusion

1. a. The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_3$ is nitrogen trioxide.
2. b. The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_5$ is nitrogen trioxide.
3. c. The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_4$ is nitrogen trioxide.
4. d. The name of the compound ${\text{NO}}_2$ is nitrogen trioxide.
5. e. The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2{\text{O}}_3$ is nitrogen trioxide.
6. f. The name of the compound $\text{NO}$ is nitrogen trioxide.
7. g. The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_2\text{O}$ is nitrogen trioxide.
8. h. The name of the compound ${\text{N}}_4\text{O}$ is nitrogen trioxide.