Chapter 3, Problem 29AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound $\text{CO}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound $\text{CO}$ is carbon monoxide.

The number of carbon atoms in $\text{CO}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of oxygen atoms in $\text{CO}$ is $1.$

The total number of atoms in the compound $\text{CO}$ is $\text{2}\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ is boron trifluoride.

The number of boron atoms in ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of fluorine atoms in ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{3}\text{.}$

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{4}\text{.}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is nitric acid.

The number of nitrogen atoms in ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of hydrogen atoms in ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of oxygen atoms in ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{3}\text{.}$

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ is $\text{5}\text{.}$

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ is potassium permanganate.

The number of potassium atoms in ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of manganese atoms in ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of oxygen atoms in ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ is $\text{4}\text{.}$

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ is $\text{6}\text{.}$

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is calcium nitrate.

The number of calcium atoms in $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{1}\text{.}$

The number of nitrogen atoms in $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{2}\text{.}$

The number of oxygen atoms in $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{6}\text{.}$

The total number of atoms in the compound $\text{Ca}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{9}\text{.}$

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

The name of the compound ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is iron (II) phosphate.

The number of iron atoms in ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{3}\text{.}$

The number of phosphorus atoms in ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{2}\text{.}$

The number of oxygen atoms in ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{8}\text{.}$

The total number of atoms in the compound ${\text{Fe}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ is $\text{13}\text{.}$