Q. 6.11 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

6.11 Write the names for each of the following ions:

a. $L{i}^{+}$     b. $C{a}^{3+}$ 

c. $G{a}^{3+}$ d. $P^{3-}$ $P^{3-}$  $P^{3-}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(part a) The name for $L{i}^{+}$ is Lithium

(part b) The name for $C{a}^{3+}$ is Calcium

(part c) The name for $G{a}^{3+}$ is Gallium

(part d) The name for $P^{3-}$ is phosphorous

step 1 : Introduction (part a)

The given are the ions $L{i}^{+},C{a}^{3+},G{a}^{3+},P^{3-}$. To find the names of the ions.

Step 2:Given information (part a)

A lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is an advanced battery technology that uses lithium ions as a key component of its electrochemistry. 

Step 3: Explanation Part (a)

The name for ${\mathrm{Li}}^{+}$is Lithium

Step 3: Given information Part (b)

Calcium is a mineral most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays an important role in blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions. 

Step 5: Explanation (b)

The name for ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{3+}$ is Calcium

Step 6: Given information Part (c)

Gallium is a soft, silvery metal used primarily in electronic circuits, semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). It is also useful in high-temperature thermometers, barometers, pharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine tests. The element has no known biological value 

Step 7: Explanation Part (c)

The name for ${\mathrm{Ga}}^{3+}$is Gallium

Step 8: Given information Part (d)

Phosphorus (P), nonmetallic chemical element of the nitrogen family (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table) that at room temperature is a colourless, semitransparent, soft, waxy solid that glows in the dark. 

Step 9: Explanation Part (d)

The name for $P^{3-}$ is phosphorous