Name the compound Al2S3.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the name of the chemical compound represented by the formula Al2S3. This compound consists of aluminum and sulfur.
Answer
aluminum sulfide
The final answer is aluminum sulfide.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is aluminum sulfide.
More Information
Aluminum sulfide (Al2S3) is formed by combining two aluminum ions each with a 3+ charge, and three sulfide ions each with a 2- charge.
Tips
A common mistake is using prefixes (like di-, tri-) for ionic compounds. Additionally, ensure proper ion charge balancing.
Sources
- Aluminum sulfide (Al2S3) | Al2S3 | CID 159369 - PubChem - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The compound Al2S3, dialuminum trisulfide is incorrectly named ... - homework.study.com
- What is the correct name for the compound Al2S3? - Answers - answers.com
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