Question

consider the following ionic compounds. part 1 of 2 write the systematic name for the ionic compound, aun. part 2 of 2 write the systematic name for the ionic compound, sns₂.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify metal and non - metal

Au is gold (a transition metal) and N is nitrogen (a non - metal).

Step2: Determine oxidation state of gold

N has an oxidation state of - 3. For the compound AuN to be neutral, Au has an oxidation state of + 3.

Step3: Name the compound

The name is gold(III) nitride.

Step4: For SnS₂

Sn is tin (a metal) and S is sulfur (a non - metal).

Step5: Determine oxidation state of tin

S has an oxidation state of - 2. In SnS₂, to balance the two - 2 oxidation states of sulfur, Sn has an oxidation state of + 4.

Step6: Name the compound

The name is tin(IV) sulfide.

Answer:

Part 1: gold(III) nitride
Part 2: tin(IV) sulfide