Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Ions and Ionic Compounds - Checkpoint - Page 60: 2.6.6

Answer

$\therefore \text{Correct name of the compound $Hg_2CrO_4$ is } \textbf{Mercury(I) chromate}$

Work Step by Step

Charge on Mercury (i.e Hg) is $\textbf{+1}$ Charge on chromate (i.e $CrO_4$ ) is$\textbf{-2}$ $\therefore \text{Correct name of the compound $Hg_2CrO_4$ is } \textbf{Mercury(I) chromate}$
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.