Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 2 - Chemical Compounds - Problem Solving Practice 2.9 - Page 63: f

Answer

The name of $LiH$ is "Lithium hydride."

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the positive ion, and name it. $Li^+$ is the positive ion. So, the first name of the compound will be: "Lithium." 2. Identify the negative ion, and name it. $H^-$ is the negative ion. This is a monoatomic anion; therefore, it will receive the element's stem name "hydr", plus the suffix "ide": "hydride" 3. Putting those two names together: Lithium hydride.
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