Questions from General Chemistry


Q: In a simple binary ionic compound, which ion (cation/

In a simple binary ionic compound, which ion (cation/anion) has the same name as its parent element?

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Q: Write the formula for each of the following substances. a

Write the formula for each of the following substances. a. calcium hydrogen sulfate b. zinc phosphate c. iron(III) perchlorate d. cobaltic hydroxide e. potassium chromate f. aluminum dihydrogen...

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Q: Iron forms both 2+ and 3+ cations. Write formulas

Iron forms both 2+ and 3+ cations. Write formulas for the oxide, sulfide, and chloride compound of each iron cation, and give the name of each compound in both the nomenclature method that uses Roman...

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Q: Before an electrocardiogram (ECG) is recorded for a cardiac patient

Before an electrocardiogram (ECG) is recorded for a cardiac patient, the ECG leads are usually coated with a moist paste containing sodium chloride. What property of an ionic substance such as NaCl is...

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Q: Nitrogen and oxygen form numerous binary compounds, including NO, NO2

Nitrogen and oxygen form numerous binary compounds, including NO, NO2, N2O4, N2O5, and N2O. Give the name of each of these oxides of nitrogen.

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Q: On some periodic tables, hydrogen is listed both as a member

On some periodic tables, hydrogen is listed both as a member of Group 1 and as a member of Group 7. Write an equation showing the formation of H+ ion and an equation showing the formation of H- ion.

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Q: Examine the following table of formulas and names. Which of the

Examine the following table of formulas and names. Which of the compounds is/are named correctly? Formula……………………………………..Name a. Al2S3………………………………………dialuminum trisulfate b. CuNO3……………………………………….…cop...

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Q: Complete the following list by filling in the missing oxyanion or oxyacid

Complete the following list by filling in the missing oxyanion or oxyacid for each pair.

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Q: Name the following compounds. a. Ca(C2H3O2)

Name the following compounds. a. Ca(C2H3O2) 2 b. PCl3 c. Cu(MnO4) 2 d. Fe2 (CO3) 3 e. LiHCO3 f. Cr2S3 g. Ca(CN) 2

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Q: Name the following compounds. a. AuBr3 b.

Name the following compounds. a. AuBr3 b. Co(CN)3 c. MgHPO4 d. B2H6 e. NH3 f. Ag2SO4 g. Be(OH)2

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