Chapter 2, Problem 96AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mistake in the name of the given compounds is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compound are the compounds thatconsist ofions.

For the naming of an ionic compound, name of its cation is written first followed by its anion. The cation has the same name as its element whereas the anion is named by removing the ending, and adding “ide” in the elemental name.

For the cation or the anion being a polyatomic ion, in the overall compound name, the same polyatomic ion name is used.

For cations that have multiple charges, the charge is written using Roman numerals in parentheses immediately following the element name.