Q. 6.56 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Name each of the following ionic or molecular compounds: 

(a) $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$, antacid 

(b) $FeS{O}_4$, iron supplement in vitamins

(c) $NO$, vasodilator

(d) $Cu{\left(OH\right)}_2$, fungicide

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The name of the compound is Aluminum Hydroxide.

(b) The name of the compound is Iron Sulphate.

(c) The name of the compound is Nitrogen monoxide.

(d) The name of the compound is Copper hydroxide.

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We have to find out the name of the compound $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

As in $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$,

$A{l}^{+3} and O{H}^{-}$molecules are present which states that it is an ionic compound where Al is Aluminum and OH is hydroxide.

Hence, the name of the compound is Aluminum hydroxide.

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We have to find out the name of the compound $FeS{O}_4$.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

As in $FeS{O}_4$,

$F{e}^{+2} and S{O_4}^{-2}$molecules are present which states that it is an ionic compound where Fe is iron and $S{O}_4$ is sulphate.

Hence, the name of the compound is Iron sulphate.

Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

We have to find out the name of the compound $NO$.

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

As in $NO$,

N and O two non-metals are present which shows that this is molecular compound where N is Nitrogen and O is Oxygen.

Hence, the name of this compound is Nitrogen monoxide. 

Part (d) Step 1: Given Information

We have to find out the name of the compound $Cu{\left(OH\right)}_2$.

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

As in $Cu{\left(OH\right)}_2$,

$C{u}^{+2} and O{H}^{-}$ molecules are present which shows that it is an ionic compound where Cu is copper and OH is hydroxide.

Hence, the name of the compound is Copper hydroxide.