Chapter 8, Problem 8.91P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare hypochlorous acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare chlorous acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare chloric acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare perchloric acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare sulphuric acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare sulfurous acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare nitric acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare nitrous acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(i)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare carbonic acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.

(j)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name and the formula of the oxide that is used to prepare phosphoric acid are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation of a species involves the loss of electrons by that species and reduction of a species involves the gain of electrons by that species.

The oxidation number is defined as the formal charge an atom would gain if all the bonds attached to it in a compound are heterolytically cleaved. Oxidation number can be a positive or negative number but cannot be fractional.