Chapter 5, Problem 68E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of each polyatomic ion is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Ions that are composed of a group of atoms with an overall charge are termed as polyatomic ions.

To name the ionic compounds that contains a polyatomic ion, use the name of the polyatomic ion.

Anions that are composed of oxygen are oxyanions.

If there are two ions in series, ion with more oxygen atoms ends with –ate and ion with fewer oxygen atoms ends with –ite.

If there are more than two ions in the series, use the prefixes hypo- which means ‘less than’ and per means ‘more than’.