Chapter 22, Problem 119SAE

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The difference between acid salt and acid anhydride should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Acid salt is a metallic salt of an acid, whereas acid anhydride is formed by dehydration of an acid.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The difference between azide and nitride should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Azide and nitride both are nitrogen containing compound.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The difference between white phosphorous and red phosphorous should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The three common allotropes of phosphorous are white, red and black.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The difference between ionic hydride and metallic hydride should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The binary compounds that hydrogen forms with other elements are known as hydrides. Hydrogen can form such hydrides with almost any element. However, such hydrides of noble gases are not common.