3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Ionic Compounds
4PRACTICE PROBLEM
Provide the name of the cation and anion in MoF6 and identify the charges of each.
Provide the name of the cation and anion in MoF6 and identify the charges of each.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
cation: molybdenide, +6; anion: fluoride, –6
B
cation: molybdenum, +6; anion: fluoride, –6
C
cation: molybdenide, +6; anion: fluoride, –1
D
cation: molybdenum, +6; anion: fluoride, –1