Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents the oxide ion?
5. Molecules and Compounds
Naming Monoatomic Anions
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Which of the following choices correctly names both of the following ions:Mn5+ and P3–.
A
Magnesium ion and Phosphate
B
Manganese ion and phosphide ion
C
Magnesium (V) ion and phosphide
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Manganese (V) ion and phosphide
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Identify the element corresponding to the symbol 'Mn'. 'Mn' stands for Manganese, not Magnesium.
Determine the charge of the manganese ion. The ion is Mn5+, indicating a +5 charge.
Name the manganese ion. Since it has a +5 charge, it is named Manganese (V) ion, where 'V' represents the Roman numeral for 5.
Identify the element corresponding to the symbol 'P'. 'P' stands for Phosphorus.
Determine the charge of the phosphorus ion. The ion is P3–, indicating a -3 charge, and name it as phosphide ion.
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