Chapter 9.3, Problem 30LC

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is nitrogen trichloride.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{NCl}}_{\text{3}}$ . It is composed of nitrogen and chlorine atoms. The prefix used for ‘three’ is ‘tri’. Thus, the name of the compound is nitrogen trichloride.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compounds is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is boron trichloride.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{BCl}}_{\text{3}}$ . It is composed of boron and chlorine atoms. The prefix used for ‘three’ is ‘tri’. Thus, the name of the compound is boron trichloride.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compounds is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is nitrogen triiodide.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{NI}}_{\text{3}}$ . It is composed of nitrogen and iodine atoms. The prefix used for ‘three’ is ‘tri’. Thus, the name of the compound is nitrogen triiodide.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compounds is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is sulfur trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}$ . It is composed of sulfur and oxygen atoms. The prefix used for ‘three’ is ‘tri’. Thus, the name of the compound is sulfur trioxide.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compound is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is dinitrogen tetrahydride or hydrazine.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}$ . It is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. The prefix used for ‘two’ is ‘di’ and ‘four’ is ‘tetra’. Thus, the name of the compound is dinitrogen tetrahydride or hydrazine.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The name for the given molecular compounds is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : Molecular compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals. They are known as carbon compounds. The naming of the compound is: $\text{Name}\text{of}\text{first}\text{element}+\text{Stem}\text{of}\text{second}\text{element}+\text{'}ide\text{'}$

Answer to Problem 30LC

The name of the compound is dinitrogen trioxide.

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ . It is composed of nitrogen and oxygen atoms. The prefix used for ‘two’ is ‘di’ and ‘three’ is ‘tri’. Thus, the name of the compound is dinitrogen trioxide.