Chapter 5, Problem 8SAQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given compound $L{i}_{3}N$ is to be named correctly.

Concept introduction:

The ionic compounds are divided into two categories depending on the metals.

Type first involves the metals with invariant charge, i.e. the metals that forms only one type of ions. Generally group IA and IIA elements fall in this category. Type II involves the metals that form more than one ion. The pattern used to write chemical formula of the compound as follows:

$\left[\begin{array}{c}\text{Name of cation}\\ \text{(Metal)}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{c}\text{Base name of anion}\\ \text{(Nonmetal)+}-ide\end{array}\right]$