Chapter 9, Problem 9.16QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula and name of the compound formed by $R{b}^{+}$ and $I^{-}$ ions have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Empirical formula of a compound represents the proportion of the elements in a compound irrespective of the numbers of atoms arranged in the molecule of the compound.

Name of compound based on its empirical formula is empirical name of the compound.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula and name of the compound formed by $C{s}^{+}$ and $S{O}_4^{2-}$ ions have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Empirical formula of a compound represents the proportion of the elements in a compound irrespective of the numbers of atoms arranged in the molecule of the compound.

Name of compound based on its empirical formula is empirical name of the compound.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula and name of the compound formed by $S{r}^{2+}$ and $N_{}^{3-}$ ions have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Empirical formula of a compound represents the proportion of the elements in a compound irrespective of the numbers of atoms arranged in the molecule of the compound.

Name of compound based on its empirical formula is empirical name of the compound.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula and name of the compound formed by $A{l}^{3+}$ and $S^{2-}$ ions have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Empirical formula of a compound represents the proportion of the elements in a compound irrespective of the numbers of atoms arranged in the molecule of the compound.

Name of compound based on its empirical formula is empirical name of the compound.