Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The respective names of the compounds to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
In the formula of the compound, the sum of the charge of cation and anion must be equal to zero. The ration of cation and anion to be known in order to arrive the formula of a compound.
Rules for Nomenclature of ionic compounds:
- The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.
Polyatomic ions: Ions that consist of a combination of two or more atoms.
(b)
Interpretation: The respective names of the compounds to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
In the formula of the compound, the sum of the charge of cation and anion must be equal to zero. The ration of cation and anion to be known in order to arrive the formula of a compound.
Rules for Nomenclature of ionic compounds:
- The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.
Polyatomic ions: Ions that consist of a combination of two or more atoms.
(c)
Interpretation: The respective names of the compounds to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
In the formula of the compound, the sum of the charge of cation and anion must be equal to zero. The ration of cation and anion to be known in order to arrive the formula of a compound.
Rules for Nomenclature of ionic compounds:
- The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.
Polyatomic ions: Ions that consist of a combination of two or more atoms.
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