Chapter 6, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The stock system name for the monoatomic cation, ${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The species which is formed by losing one or more than one electrons from a neutral atom is known as a cation. A cation is a positively charged species. The single ion which possesses a positive charge is known as a monoatomic cation.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The stock system name for the monoatomic cation, ${\text{Cd}}^{2+}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The species which is formed by losing one or more than one electrons from a neutral atom is known as a cation. A cation is a positively charged species. The single ion which possesses a positive charge is known as a monoatomic cation.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The stock system name for the monoatomic cation, ${\text{Co}}^{2+}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The species which is formed by losing one or more than one electrons from a neutral atom is known as a cation. A cation is a positively charged species. The single ion which possesses a positive charge is known as a monoatomic cation.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The stock system name for the monoatomic cation, ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The species which is formed by losing one or more than one electrons from a neutral atom is known as a cation. A cation is a positively charged species. The single ion which possesses a positive charge is known as a monoatomic cation.