Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct formula for the most stable oxide of francium?
23
views
3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Ionic Compounds
Struggling with General Chemistry?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
What is the correct name for the compound LiOH?
A
Lithium hydroxide
B
Lithium oxide
C
Lithium hydride
D
Lithium peroxide
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the elements and polyatomic ions present in the compound LiOH. Li is lithium, O is oxygen, and H is hydrogen.
Recognize that OH is a common polyatomic ion called hydroxide, which consists of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom bonded together.
Since Li is a metal (an alkali metal) and OH is a polyatomic ion (hydroxide), the compound is an ionic compound formed by lithium cations (Li⁺) and hydroxide anions (OH⁻).
Name the compound by stating the metal first (lithium) followed by the name of the polyatomic ion (hydroxide).
Therefore, the correct name for LiOH is lithium hydroxide.
2:11mWatch next
Master Ionic Compounds Naming with a bite sized video explanation from Jules
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
Naming Ionic Compounds practice set
Problem sets built by lead tutorsExpert video explanations