Chapter 9.5, Problem 53LC

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metal and non-metal. They are named as $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{non-metal}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 53LC

The name of the compound is calcium carbonate.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{CaCO}}_3$ . It is a base that is composed of ${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$ (calcium ion) and ${\text{CO}}_3{}^{2-}$ (carbonate ion). Therefore, the name of the compound is calcium carbonate.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metal and non-metal. They are named as $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{non-metal}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 53LC

The name of the compound is lead chromate.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{PbCrO}}_4$ . It is composed of ${\text{Pb}}^{2+}$ (lead ion) and ${\text{CrO}}_4{}^{2-}$ (chromate ion). Therefore, the name of the compound is lead chromate.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name of the given compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metal and non-metal. They are named as $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{metal}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{non-metal}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 53LC

The name of the compound is tin dichlorate.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{SnCr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ . It is composed of ${\text{Sn}}^{2+}$ (tin ion) and ${\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}{}^{2-}$ (dichlorate ion). Therefore, the name of the compound is tin dichlorate.