Answer to Question #65444 in General Chemistry for Jordan

Question

I have a problem with how to figure out ionic formulas. The problem I have is Copper(1)Chlorite, how do I figure out the formula for this?

Answer 1

Chlorite ion is composed of two atoms of oxygen with the degree of oxidation (-2) and one atom of chlorine oxidation (+3). So chlorite ion exists as particles (ion): ClO 2 - .

Chlorite ion of copper (1) to form a compound Copper(1)Chlorite.

The formula of this compound is as follows: CuClO 2 ;

The structural formula is as follows: Cu-O- Cl=O ;

Ionic formula is as follows: Cu + ClO 2 - .

Answer: CuClO 2