Chapter 7.3, Problem 31PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of compound $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The name of a compound containing a metal ion and oxyanion can be written such that name of cation is written first followed by the oxidation state written in Roman numbers and then the name of anion is written. The suffix depends on the charge of the anion. For example Cl- ion has suffix −ide which makes it chloride.

Answer to Problem 31PP

The compound $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is Copper $\left(\text{II}\right)$ Nitrate.

Explanation of Solution

The compound $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ formed by $1$ atom of copper, $2$ atoms of nitrogen, and $6$ atoms of oxygen. By combining the cation and anions, $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is formed.

The given compound $\text{Cu}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is Copper $\left(\text{II}\right)$ Nitrate. It is also, known as Copper Nitrate, Nitric acid, copper salt, and Copper dinitrate.

Conclusion

The given compound is Copper $\left(\text{II}\right)$ Nitrate.