Chapter 6, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The chemical formula for the binary compound, lithium chloride, given its constituent atoms, ${\text{Li}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Compounds containing a metal and one other element are termed as binary ionic compounds. The charge on the binary ionic compounds must always be neutral.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The chemical formula for the binary compound, silver oxide, given its constituent atoms, ${\text{Ag}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{O}}^{2-}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Compounds containing a metal and one other element are termed as binary ionic compounds. The charge on the binary ionic compounds must always be neutral

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The chemical formula for the binary compound, chromium $\left(\text{III}\right)$ iodide, given its constituent atoms, ${\text{Cr}}^{\text{3+}}$ and ${\text{I}}^{-}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Compounds containing a metal and one other element are termed as binary ionic compounds. The charge on the binary ionic compounds must always be neutral

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The chemical formula for the binary compound, tin $\left(\text{II}\right)$ nitride, given its constituent atoms, ${\text{Sn}}^{\text{2+}}$ and ${\text{N}}^{3-}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Compounds containing a metal and one other element are termed as binary ionic compounds. The charge on the binary ionic compounds must always be neutral