Questions from General Chemistry

Q: When writing the name of an ionic compound, which is named

When writing the name of an ionic compound, which is named first, the anion or the cation? Give an example. What ending is added to the root name of an element to show that it is a simple anion in a T...

Q: What general functions do fibrous and globular proteins have in the body

What general functions do fibrous and globular proteins have in the body?

Q: Describe the system used to name Type III binary compounds (compounds

Describe the system used to name Type III binary compounds (compounds of nonmetallic elements). Give several examples illustrating the method. How does this system differ from that used for ionic comp...

Q: Describe the double-helical structure of DNA. What type of

Describe the double-helical structure of DNA. What type of bonding occurs within the chain of each strand of the double helix? What type of bonding exists between strands to link them together?

Q: The text states that the key to DNA’s functioning is its doublehelical

The text states that the key to DNA’s functioning is its doublehelical structure with complementary bases on the two strands. Explain, with particular reference to how DNA is replicated.

Q: What is a polyatomic ion? Without consulting a reference, list

What is a polyatomic ion? Without consulting a reference, list the formulas and names of at least ten polyatomic ions. When writing the overall formula of an ionic compound involving polyatomic ions,...

Q: What is an oxyanion? What special system is used in a

What is an oxyanion? What special system is used in a series of related oxyanions that indicates the relative number of oxygen atoms in each ion? Give examples.

Q: What is an acid? How are acids that do not contain

What is an acid? How are acids that do not contain oxygen named? Give several examples. Describe the naming system for the oxyacids. Give examples of a series of oxyacids illustrating this system.

Q: Complete the following table by giving the symbol, name, atomic

Complete the following table by giving the symbol, name, atomic number, and/or group (family) number as required.

Q: Referring to Table 21.5, give an example of a

Referring to Table 21.5, give an example of a saturated and an unsaturated fatty acid. Are triglycerides from animal sources generally saturated or unsaturated? Are triglycerides from plant sources ge...