Chapter 8.2, Problem 28PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound diphosphorus trioxide should be written.

Concept introduction:

When two non-metals are reacting, covalent compounds are formed. These compounds are named by its elemental name.

Answer to Problem 28PP

Formula of the compound diphosphorus trioxide is ${\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is diphosphorus trioxide. Diphosphorus trioxide is a covalent compound. First name of non-metal is (phosphorus-P) written which is placed left in the periodic table followed by name of second non-metal with suffix -ide. Thus, formula of the compound is ${\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$.

Conclusion

Diphosphorus trioxide is a binary covalent compound. Thus, it is analogus to naming simple ionic compound.