Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1133610668
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-066-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Formulas and Composition Stoichiometrhy - Exercises - Conceptual Exercises - Page 78: 100

Answer

The Correct Formulas are : $LiF$ $Fe_{2}S_{3}$ $Al(OH)_{3}$ $Zn(NO_{3})_{2}$ $CaCl_{2}$

Work Step by Step

The given compounds are ionic compounds. The net charge on each of the compounds must be zero. The charges of ions are given below: Lithium : +1 Fluoride: -1 Iron(iii): +3 Sulfide: -2 Aluminum: +3 Hydroxide: -1 Zinc: +2 Nitrate: -1 Calcium: +2 Chloride: -1 1) The given formula is $LiF_{2}.$ The charge on Lithium is +1 and on Fluoride is -1.To balance the charge there must be one fluoride ion with lithium. The formula will be $LiF$ 2) The given formula is $Fe_{3}S.$ The charge on Iron is +3 and on Sulfide is -2. To balance the charge there must be three fluoride ion with two Iron. The formula will be $Fe_{2}S_{3}$ 3) The given formula is $AlOH_{3}.$ The charge on Aluminium is +3 and on Hydroxide is -1. To balance the charge there must be three Hydroxide ion with one Aluminium. The formula will be $Al(OH)_{3}$ 4) The given formula is $Zn_{3}(NO)_{2}.$ The charge on Zinc is +2 and on Nitrate is -1. To balance the charge there must be Two Nitrate ion with one Zinc. The formula will be $Zn(NO_{3})_{2}$ 5) The given formula is $CaCl^{+}.$ The charge on Calcium is +2 and on Chloride is -1. To balance the charge there must be Two Chloride ion with one Calcium. The formula will be $CaCl_{2}$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.