Chemistry
Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781305957404
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 87E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of sulfur difluoride is SF2.

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of of sulfur difluoride

The formula of sulfur difluoride is SF2

Sulfur belongs to the Group VI, the oxidation state of sulfur is +2.

Fluorine is a non-metal of the 7th group.

Oxidation state =Groupnumber8=78=1

In SF2 sulfur is cation and fluorine is mono-atomic anion. Here the oxidation state of sulfur is +2 because total charge on anion is 2. Since compound should be electrically neutral, the formula of the given compound is SF2

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of sulfur hexafluoride is SF6

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of sulfur hexafluoride

The formula of sulfur hexafluoride is SF6

Sulfur belongs to the Group VI, the oxidation state of sulfur is +2,+4,+6.

Fluorine is a non-metal of the 7th group.

Oxidation state =Groupnumber8=78=1

In SF6 sulfur is cation and fluorine is mono-atomic anion. Here the oxidation state of sulfur is +6 because total charge on anion is 6. Since compound should be electrically neutral, the formula of the given compound is SF6.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(c)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of NaH2PO4 is sodium dihydrogen phosphate.

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of NaH2PO4

The formula of NaH2PO4 is sodium dihydrogen phosphate.

Sodium belongs to the Group I, hence the oxidation state of sodium is +1.

Dihydrogen phosphate is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is NaH2PO4

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(d)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of lithium nitride is Li3N

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of lithium nitride

The formula of lithium nitride is Li3N

Lithium belongs to the Group I, the oxidation state of lithium is +1.

Nitrogen is a non-metal of the Vth group.

Oxidation state =Groupnumber8=58=3

So, the formula of the given compound is Li3N

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(e)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of chromium (III) carbonate is Cr2(CO3)3

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of chromium (III) carbonate.

The formula of chromium (III) carbonate is Cr2(CO3)3

Chromium belongs to the Group VI, the oxidation state of chromium is +3.

Carbonate is an anion having oxidation state 2

So, the formula of the given compound is Cr2(CO3)3

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(f)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of tin (II) fluoride is SnF2

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of tin (II) fluoride.

The formula of tin (II) fluoride is SnF2

Tin belongs to the Group 14, the oxidation state of tin is +2.

Fluorine is a non-metal of the 7th group.

Oxidation state =Groupnumber8=78=1

So, the formula of the given compound is SnF2

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(g)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of ammonium acetate is CH3COONH4

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of ammonium acetate.

The formula of ammonium acetate is CH3COONH4

The oxidation state of ammonium (NH4) is +1.

Acetate (CH3COO) is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is CH3COONH4

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(h)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of ammonium hydrogen sulfate is NH4HSO4

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of ammonium hydrogen sulfate.

The formula of ammonium hydrogen sulfate is NH4HSO4

The oxidation state of ammonium (NH4) is +1.

Hydrogen sulfate (HSO4) is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is NH4HSO4

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(i)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of cobalt (III) nitrate.is Co(NO3)3

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of cobalt (III) nitrate.

The formula of cobalt (III) nitrate.is Co(NO3)3

The oxidation state of cobalt (Co) is +3.

Nitrate (NO3) is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is Co(NO3)3

(j)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(j)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of mercury (I) chloride is Hg2Cl2

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of mercury (I) chloride.

The formula of mercury (I) chloride is Hg2Cl2

The oxidation state of mercury (Hg) is +1.

Chloride (Cl) is an anion having oxidation state 1

Two mercury and chlorine ions is joined to form mercury (I) chloride.

So, the formula of the given compound is Hg2Cl2

(k)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(k)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of potassium chlorate is KClO3

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of potassium chlorate.

The formula of potassium chlorate is KClO3

The oxidation state of potassium (K) is +1.

Chlorate (ClO3) is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is KClO3

(l)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the binary compound formed from the given pairs of elements in each case is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of an element corresponds to the group number of that element. In case of non-metals, the oxidation state can be calculated as, group number8. While naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the naming of the anion. If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state then the current oxidation state of the cation is to be mentioned.

(l)

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Answer to Problem 87E

The formula of sodium hydride is NaH

Explanation of Solution

To determine: The formula of sodium hydride.

The formula of sodium hydride is NaH

The oxidation state of sodium (Na) is +1.

Hydride (H) is an anion having oxidation state 1

So, the formula of the given compound is NaH

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