Q51E - Chemistry (OpenStax)

Question

Question : Name the following compounds

1. CsCl
2. BaO
3. K₂S
4. BeCl₂
5. HBr

       f.  AlF₃

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

1. Caesium chloride
2. Barium oxide
3. Potassium sulfide
4. Beryllium chloride
5. Hydrogen Bromide
6. Aluminium trifluoride

Step 1: Name the compounds by identifying the ions present in them

1. Cs⁺ and Cl^- : the compound is Caesium chloride.
2. Ba²⁺ and O^2-: the compound is Barium oxide.
3. K⁺ and S^2- : the compound is Potassium sulfide.
4. Be²⁺ and Cl^- : the compound is Beryllium chloride.
5. H⁺ and Br^- : the compound is Hydrogen Bromide.
6. Al³⁺ and F^- : the compound is Aluminum trifluoride.