Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The metal atom and its cation, unknown anion, the given balanced equation, the product of the M and X, your answer described for the compound of M and X have to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Neutral atom:
An atom that contains equal number of proton and electron and that atom does not have any charge.
Ionic compound:
An ionic compound having cation and anions, the cation and anions attracts the electrostatics attraction.
(b)
Interpretation:
The metal atom and its cation, unknown anion, the given balanced equation, the product of the M and X, your answer described for the compound of M and X have to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Neutral atom:
An atom that contains equal number of proton and electron and that atom does not have any charge.
Ionic compound:
An ionic compound having cation and anions, the cation and anions attracts the electrostatics attraction.
(c)
Interpretation:
The metal atom and its cation, unknown anion, the given balanced equation, the product of the M and X, your answer described for the compound of M and X have to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Neutral atom:
An atom that contains equal number of proton and electron and that atom does not have any charge.
Ionic compound:
An ionic compound having cation and anions, the cation and anions attracts the electrostatics attraction.
(d)
Interpretation:
The metal atom and its cation, unknown anion, the given balanced equation, the product of the M and X, your answer described for the compound of M and X have to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Neutral atom:
An atom that contains equal number of proton and electron and that atom does not have any charge.
Ionic compound:
An ionic compound having cation and anions, the cation and anions attracts the electrostatics attraction.
(e)
Interpretation:
The metal atom and its cation, unknown anion, the given balanced equation, the product of the M and X, your answer described for the compound of M and X have to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Neutral atom:
An atom that contains equal number of proton and electron and that atom does not have any charge.
Ionic compound:
An ionic compound having cation and anions, the cation and anions attracts the electrostatics attraction.
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