Questions from General Chemistry


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 incorrectly? Formula……………………………………….Name a. Al2S3……………………dialuminum trisulfide b. KClO3……………………….potassium chlor...

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Q: Write the formula for each of the following chromium-containing ions

Write the formula for each of the following chromium-containing ions, including the overall charge of the ion. a. chromous b. chromate c. chromic d. dichromate

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Q: Give the name of each of the following polyatomic anions.

Give the name of each of the following polyatomic anions. a. CO32- b. ClO3- c. SO42- d. PO43- e. ClO4- f. MnO4-

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Q: Name each of the following compounds, which contain polyatomic ions.

Name each of the following compounds, which contain polyatomic ions. a. LiH2PO4 b. Cu(CN)2 c. Pb(NO3)2 d. Na2HPO4 e. NaClO2 f. Co2(SO4)3

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Q: Give the name of each of the following simple binary ionic compounds

Give the name of each of the following simple binary ionic compounds. a. NaBr b. MgCl2 c. AlP d. SrBr2 e. AgI f. K2S

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Q: The notation “(l)” after a substance’s formula indicates it exists

The notation “(l)” after a substance’s formula indicates it exists in the state.

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Q: Write the formula for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic

Write the formula for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. sulfur dioxide b. dinitrogen monoxide c. xenon tetrafluoride d. tetraphosphorus decoxide e. phosphorus pen...

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Q: Write the formula of each of the following ionic substances.

Write the formula of each of the following ionic substances. a. sodium dihydrogen phosphate b. lithium perchlorate c. copper(II) hydrogen carbonate d. potassium acetate e. barium peroxide f. ces...

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Q: Write the formula for each of the following compounds, which contain

Write the formula for each of the following compounds, which contain polyatomic ions. Be sure to enclose the polyatomic ion in parentheses if more than one such ion is needed to balance the oppositely...

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Q: Complete the following table to predict whether the given atom will gain

Complete the following table to predict whether the given atom will gain or lose electrons in forming the ion most likely to form when in ionic compounds.

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