Name the following ionic compounds: (f) Fe(NO 3 ) 2

Hey everyone in this example we need to give the name of our compound F. E. S. 04. So we're going to analyze this atom by atom beginning with our F. E. Here. We want to recall that S. E. Is going to be according to our periodic table a metal. And that is due to the fact that it's in the transition metal section of our periodic table. And so this is referring to our compounds iron. So we do know that because it's in the transition middle section it can have multiple charges. So we're going to have to analyze our second compound to figure out the charge of this iron. Our second compound here we're sorry our second adam here is a sulfur bonded to an oxygen atom. We want to recognize that this is actually a poly atomic ion which we should recall as S. 042 minus for sulfate. And so We would recall that this poly atomic ion of course has this two minus charge that I wrote in here. So because we have a two minus charge on our sulfate an ion. But as a whole are compound is neutral. This means that our charge on iron had to be something to cancel out this -2. And so we would say that our charge for iron is going to be therefore F. E two plus to neutralize The -2 charge on selfie. And so overall we can name our iron now because we know that it should be iron with a roman numeral two Corresponding to its two plus charge. And so we have iron too. And then our name of our anti on here selfie. So this is actually going to be the answer to the name of our given compound FES 04, which is iron to sulfate. So if you have any questions, please leave them down below. Otherwise, I will see everyone in the next practice video.

Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

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Problem 71f

Chapter 2, Problem 71f

Name the following ionic compounds: (f) Fe(NO₃)₂

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Identify the cation and the anion in the compound.

Determine the charge of the cation.

Name the cation using its elemental name and indicate its charge with Roman numerals if necessary.

Identify the anion and use its common name.

Combine the names of the cation and anion to name the compound.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. These oppositely charged ions attract each other, creating a stable compound. Understanding the nature of ionic bonds is essential for naming and writing formulas for these compounds.

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

The nomenclature of ionic compounds involves specific rules for naming the cations and anions. Typically, the cation is named first, followed by the anion. For transition metals, the oxidation state is indicated using Roman numerals, which is crucial for accurately naming compounds like Fe(NO3)2, where iron can have multiple oxidation states.

Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic ions are ions composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded together, which carry a net charge. Common examples include nitrate (NO3-) and sulfate (SO4^2-). Recognizing these ions is vital for correctly naming compounds that contain them, as they often appear in ionic compounds and influence the overall charge balance.