(a)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound BeO needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(a)
Answer to Problem 43A
Beryllium oxide.
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound | |
a | Beryllium | Oxide | Beryllium oxide |
(b)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound MgI2needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(b)
Answer to Problem 43A
Magnesium Iodide.
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
| Magnesium | Iodide | Magnesium Iodide |
(c)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound Na2S needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(c)
Answer to Problem 43A
Sodium sulfide
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
| Sodium | Sulfide | Sodium sulfide |
(d)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound Al2O3 needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(d)
Answer to Problem 43A
Aluminum oxide
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
Aluminum | Oxide | Aluminum oxide |
(e)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound HCl needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(e)
Answer to Problem 43A
Hydrochloric acid
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
H+ | Hydrogen | Chloride | Hydrogen chloride |
(f)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound LiF needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(f)
Answer to Problem 43A
Lithium fluoride
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
Lithium | Fluoride | Lithium fluoride |
(g)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound Ag2S needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound: A two-element compound consisting of a cation and an anion
(g)
Answer to Problem 43A
Silver sulfide.
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
Silver | Sulfide | Silver sulfide |
(h)
Interpretation: The simple binary ionic compound CaH2 needs to be named.
Concept introduction: Binary ionic compound:A two-element compoundconsisting of a cation andan anion
(h)
Answer to Problem 43A
Calcium hydride
Explanation of Solution
Rules for naming these compounds:
Type-I:
- Name of metal cation is written as name of element.
- Name of anion is written using root name and adding ‘ide’ to it.
- Writing these names in the same sequence gives the name of compound.
Cation | Cation Name | Anion | Anion Name | Name of the compound |
Calcium | Hydride | Calcium hydride |
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