Chapter 6, Problem 13ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound among $\text{NaCl}$, ${\text{NaClO}}_2$, and ${\text{NaClO}}_3$ that is named using the suffix –ate is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Ternary ionic compounds contain metal and two other elements. Generally, these ionic compounds contain monoatomic metal and polyatomic oxyanion. The ternary ionic compounds are named as name of the first element followed by second element with the suffix- ate or –ite.