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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 15th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 107c,d

Fill in the blanks in the following table:
Cation Anion Formula Name
Lithium oxide
Fe2+ PO43-
Al2(SO4)3
Copper(II) nitrate
Cr3+ I−
MnClO2
Ammonium carbonate
Zinc perchlorate
Complete the third column of the table.
Complete the fourth column of the table.

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Identify the cation and anion for each compound or name given.
For 'Lithium oxide', the cation is Li^+ and the anion is O^2-. The formula is determined by balancing the charges, resulting in Li_2O.
For 'Fe^2+ PO_4^3-', balance the charges to form the compound Fe_3(PO_4)_2.
For 'Al_2(SO_4)_3', the cation is Al^3+ and the anion is SO_4^2-. The name is Aluminum sulfate.
For 'Copper(II) nitrate', the cation is Cu^2+ and the anion is NO_3^-. The formula is Cu(NO_3)_2.

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Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions). They typically consist of a metal and a non-metal, where the metal donates electrons to become a cation, and the non-metal accepts electrons to become an anion. Understanding the formation and naming conventions of these compounds is essential for completing the table.
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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

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Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic ions are ions composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded together and carry a net charge. Examples include sulfate (SO₄²⁻) and phosphate (PO₄³⁻). Recognizing these ions and their charges is vital for determining the correct formulas and names of compounds that contain them, which is necessary for completing the table.
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