Questions and Answers
What is the name of the compound Fe2S3?
What is the name of N2O5?
Dinitrogen pentoxide
What is the name of SnBr4?
Tin(IV) bromide
What is the name of KNO3?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the name of PbO?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the name of (NH4)2S?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Naming Inorganic Compounds
- Fe2S3 is known as Iron(III) sulfide, indicating iron is in the +3 oxidation state combined with sulfide ions.
- N2O5 is recognized as Dinitrogen pentoxide, consisting of two nitrogen atoms and five oxygen atoms.
- SnBr4 refers to Tin(IV) bromide, highlighting tin's +4 oxidation state with four bromide ions.
- KNO3 is called Potassium nitrate, a common salt used in fertilizers and food preservation, containing potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen.
- PbO is Lead(II) oxide, where lead has a +2 oxidation state and combines with oxide ions.
- (NH4)2S is Ammonium sulfide, a compound formed from two ammonium ions and sulfide ion, used in various chemical reactions.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the correct nomenclature of various inorganic compounds. This quiz covers examples such as Iron(III) sulfide and Dinitrogen pentoxide, helping you understand the rules of naming based on oxidation states and composition. Perfect for chemistry students looking to reinforce their understanding of chemical naming conventions.
