
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The formulas of the given compounds potassium tellurite, sodium arsenate, calcium selenite, and potassium chlorate is to be determined.
Concept introduction: Ionic compounds are made up of ions that are bonded by electrostatic forces of attraction. In ionic compounds, cations are defined as the positively charged ions, whereas anions are the negatively charged ions.
To determine: The chemical formula of potassium tellurite compound.
(b)
To determine: The chemical formula of sodium arsenate compound.
(c)
To determine: The chemical formula of calcium selenite compound.
(d)
To determine: The chemical formula of potassium chlorate compound.

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