Chapter 9.4, Problem 40SP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The formula of the given base is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Bases contain ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions. They are ionic compounds composed of metal (positively charged ions) and hydroxide ions (negatively charged). Bases are named as: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{hydroxide}$

Answer to Problem 40SP

The formula of the base is $\text{CsOH}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The given base is cesium hydroxide. It is composed of cesium and hydroxide ions. Thus, the formula of the base is $\text{CsOH}$ .

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The formula of the given base is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Bases contain ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions. They are ionic compounds composed of metal (positively charged ions) and hydroxide ions (negatively charged). Bases are named as: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{hydroxide}$

Answer to Problem 40SP

The formula of the base is $\text{Be}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_2$ .

Explanation of Solution

The given base is beryllium hydroxide. It is composed of beryllium and hydroxide ions. Thus, the formula of the base is $\text{Be}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_2$ .

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The formula of the given base is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Bases contain ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions. They are ionic compounds composed of metal (positively charged ions) and hydroxide ions (negatively charged). Bases are named as: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{hydroxide}$

Answer to Problem 40SP

The formula of the base is $\text{Mn}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_3$ .

Explanation of Solution

The given base is manganese hydroxide. It is composed of manganese and hydroxide ions. Thus, the formula of the base is $\text{Mn}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_3$ .