Chapter 8.2, Problem 36SSC

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound dinitrogen 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 36SSC

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

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is dinitrogen trioxide. Dinitrogen trioxide is a covalent compound. First name of non-metal (nitrogen-N) is written which is placed left in the periodic table followed by name of second non-metal with suffix -ide. It is made up of two nitrogen and three oxygen atoms. Thus, formula of the compound is ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound nitrogen monoxide 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 36SSC

Formula of the compound nitrogen monoxide is $\text{NO}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is nitrogen monoxide. Nitrogen monoxide is a covalent compound. First name of non-metal (nitrogen-N) is written which is placed left in the periodic table followed by name of second non-metal with suffix -ide. It is made up of 1 nitrogen and 1 oxygen atom. Thus, formula of the compound is $\text{NO}$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound hydrochloric acid should be written.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compounds are named last by its anion and first by its cation. Salts are the combination of cations and anions.

Answer to Problem 36SSC

Formula of the compound hydrochloric acid is $\text{HCl}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is an ionic compound. Thus hydrochloric acid is named first by its cation hydrogen $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ than by its anion chloride $\left({\text{Cl}}^{-}\right)$. Thus formula of silver chloride is $\text{HCl}$.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound chloric acid should be written.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compounds are named last by its anion and first by its cation. Salts are the combination of cations and anions.

Answer to Problem 36SSC

Formula of the compound chloric acid is ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is chloric acid. Chloric acid is an ionic compound. It is composed of hydrogen ion $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ and chlorate ion $\left({\text{ClO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}\right)$. Thus, formula of chloric acid is ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}$.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound sulfuric acid should be written.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compounds are named last by its anion and first by its cation. Salts are the combination of cations and anions.

Answer to Problem 36SSC

Formula of the compound sulfuric acid is ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_4$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is an ionic compound. It is composed of hydrogen ion $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ and sulfate ion $\left({\text{SO}}_4{}^{2-}\right)$. Thus, formula of sulfuric acid is ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_4$.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula of the compound sulfurous acid should be written.

Concept introduction:

Ionic compounds are named last by its anion and first by its cation. Salts are the combination of cations and anions.

Answer to Problem 36SSC

Formula of the compound sulfurous acid is ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_3$.

Explanation of Solution

Given compound is sulfurous acid. Sulfurous acid is an ionic compound. It is composed of hydrogen ion $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ and sulfite ion $\left({\text{SO}}_3{}^{2-}\right)$. Thus formula of sulfurous acid is ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_3$.