Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
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Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions: Matter Starts Here - Problems - Page 71: 80

Answer

(a) $TeO_4^-$ (b) $AsO_3^{-}$ (c) $SeO_4^{2-}$ (d) $ClO_3^-$

Work Step by Step

For some of the oxoanions, we may have to refer to the internet for their formulas and charges. (a) Potassium (K) has an oxidation number of $1+$ because it has a single electron in its outermost energy level that it can donate to another atom or ion. Tellurite has a formula of $TeO_4^-$. Therefore, the compound formed between these two substances is $KTeO_4$. (b) Sodium (Na) has an oxidation number of $1+$ because it has a single electron in its outermost energy level that it can donate to another atom or ion. Arsenate has a formula of $AsO_3^{-}$. Therefore, the compound formed between these two substances is $NaAsO_3$. (c) Calcium (Ca) has an oxidation number of $2+$ because it has two electrons in its outermost energy level that it can donate to another atom or ion. Selenite has a formula of $SeO_4^{2-}$. Therefore, the compound formed between these two substances is $CaSeO_4$. (d) Potassium (K) has an oxidation number of $1+$ because it has a single electron in its outermost energy level that it can donate to another atom or ion. Chlorate has a formula of $ClO_3^-$. Therefore, the compound formed between these two substances is $KClO_3$.
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