Chapter 2, Problem 2.86QP

(a)

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Interpretation: The chemical names of the given potassium compounds ${\text{K}}_3{\text{PO}}_4$, ${\text{K}}_2\text{O}$, ${\text{K}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$, ${\text{KNO}}_3$, and ${\text{KNO}}_2$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction: The nomenclature rule provides the systematic names to the chemical compounds. Ions which comprise of at least one or more than one atom are known as polyatomic ions.

To determine: The chemical name of ${\text{K}}_3{\text{PO}}_4$ compound.

(b)

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To determine: The chemical name of ${\text{K}}_2\text{O}$ compound.

(c)

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To determine: The chemical name of ${\text{K}}_2{\text{SO}}_3$.

(d)

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To determine: The chemical name of ${\text{KNO}}_3$.

(e)

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To determine: The chemical name of ${\text{KNO}}_2$.