Answer to Question #161071 in General Chemistry for Betty

Question

 For each of the following pairs of ions, write the formula and their corresponding IUPAC names of the compound they will form: (2 points)

A. Na+ and S2−.

B. Ca2+ and O2-

C. Co3+ and SO3

Answer 1

Formula of ionic compounds and their names

A. Compound = [Na₂S] & Name = [Sodium Sulfide]

B. Compound = [CaO] & Name = [Calcium oxide]

C. Compound = [ Co₂(SO₃)₃)] & Name = [Cobalt(III) sulfite]