Question

write the name for the following compounds.

1. liclo₄
2. hgf₂
3. cas
4. ba₃(po₄)₂
5. srso₄
6. k₂co₃
7. cucn
8. naoh
9. fe(c₂h₃o₂)₃
10. sno₂
11. pb(no₃)₄

Explanation:

Each compound is named using standard ionic compound nomenclature:

1. For group 1/2 metals (fixed charge), name the cation first, then the polyatomic anion or monatomic anion with -ide suffix.
2. For transition metals (variable charge), include the cation's charge in Roman numerals, then the anion name.
3. Polyatomic anions use their standard accepted names.

Answer:

1. Lithium perchlorate
2. Mercury(II) fluoride
3. Calcium sulfide
4. Barium phosphate
5. Strontium sulfate
6. Potassium carbonate
7. Copper(I) cyanide
8. Sodium hydroxide
9. Iron(III) acetate
10. Tin(IV) oxide
11. Lead(IV) nitrate