Chapter 4, Problem 4.112EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of ions present per formula unit in the following polyatomic ion containing compound - ${\text{KH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical formulas and names for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions:

Ionic compounds containing positive and negative charges present must add to zero.

If more than one polyatomic ion is present in a compound, the chemical formula can be written as a polyatomic ion is enclose in parentheses and a subscript, placed outside of the parentheses.  Example- ${\text{Fe(OH)}}_{\text{3}}$.

Sometimes same element is present in two different locations.  For example, ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$- in this chemical formula “N” is present in two different locations as ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and NO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$ ions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of ions present per formula unit in the following polyatomic ion containing compound - ${\text{Li}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical formulas and names for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions:

Ionic compounds containing positive and negative charges present must add to zero.

If more than one polyatomic ion is present in a compound, the chemical formula can be written as a polyatomic ion is enclose in parentheses and a subscript, placed outside of the parentheses.  Example- ${\text{Fe(OH)}}_{\text{3}}$.

Sometimes same element is present in two different locations.  For example, ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$- in this chemical formula “N” is present in two different locations as ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and NO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$ ions.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of ions present per formula unit in the following polyatomic ion containing compound - ${\text{Fe(NO}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical formulas and names for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions:

Ionic compounds containing positive and negative charges present must add to zero.

If more than one polyatomic ion is present in a compound, the chemical formula can be written as a polyatomic ion is enclose in parentheses and a subscript, placed outside of the parentheses.  Example- ${\text{Fe(OH)}}_{\text{3}}$.

Sometimes same element is present in two different locations.  For example, ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$- in this chemical formula “N” is present in two different locations as ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and NO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$ ions.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of ions present per formula unit in the following polyatomic ion containing compound - ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}\text{CN}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical formulas and names for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions:

Ionic compounds containing positive and negative charges present must add to zero.

If more than one polyatomic ion is present in a compound, the chemical formula can be written as a polyatomic ion is enclose in parentheses and a subscript, placed outside of the parentheses.  Example- ${\text{Fe(OH)}}_{\text{3}}$.

Sometimes same element is present in two different locations.  For example, ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}$- in this chemical formula “N” is present in two different locations as ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and NO}}_{\text{3}}^{\text{-}}$ ions.