Chapter 5, Problem 18E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

One polyatomic cation is to be named.

Concept Introduction:

For Ionic compound containing a metal that can form more than one cation, specify the charge in metal’s name.

The charge should be in roman numeralsenclosed in parentheses followed by the name of the metal.

The full name for these types of compounds has the following format:

First, write the name of the cation (metal)followed by the charge of the cation in parenthesis followed by the base name of the anion with the suffix –ide.