Name the following polyatomic ions: c. HSO 3 -

Welcome back, everyone. We have a true or false example. We're told that the name for the poly atomic ion P 033 minus is phosphate. So we're going to want to recall that a poly atomic ion consists of multiple atoms which are nonmetals now because we are given the name phosphate. We want to recognize that phosphate is going to be a poly atomic ion of phosphorus. We should recall that a suffix that ends with the ATE or 8 ending corresponds to more oxygen and our suffix in our ion name with an I T E or it ending corresponds to less oxygen. So let's recall our poly atomic ions of phosphorus which consist of phosphate where we have less number of oxygens being P O sub three with a three minus charge and then phosphate, which would correspond to po sub with a 3 charge where we can see the subscript of four shows an additional oxygen in compared to our phosphate, poly atomic ion. So in the case of our statement, it says that the given name for the poly atomic ion P 033 minus phosphate as we stated, our eight ending shows an indication for more oxygens. And because we have a subscript of three, we would change our name as fosse fight to correct this sentence. And so our final answer is going to be that the given statement is a false statement. I hope this made sense and let us know if you have any questions.

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3. Ionic Compounds

Polyatomic Ions

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Polyatomic Ions

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Problem 37c

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Name the following polyatomic ions:
c. HSO₃^-

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Identify the base polyatomic ion: The given ion is HSO₃⁻. The base polyatomic ion here is SO₃²⁻, which is called sulfite.

Recognize the addition of hydrogen: The presence of 'H' in HSO₃⁻ indicates that a hydrogen ion (H⁺) has been added to the sulfite ion (SO₃²⁻).

Adjust the charge: Adding H⁺ to SO₃²⁻ reduces the overall charge by 1, resulting in HSO₃⁻.

Name the ion: When a hydrogen ion is added to a polyatomic ion, the name typically includes 'hydrogen' as a prefix. Therefore, HSO₃⁻ is named hydrogen sulfite.

Confirm the name: Double-check the name to ensure it follows the IUPAC naming conventions for polyatomic ions. The correct name is hydrogen sulfite.

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Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic ions are ions that consist of two or more atoms bonded together, which carry a net charge. They can be positively charged (cations) or negatively charged (anions). Understanding polyatomic ions is essential for naming and writing chemical formulas, as they often appear in various compounds.

Nomenclature of Ions

Nomenclature refers to the system of naming chemical compounds and ions. For polyatomic ions, specific naming conventions are used based on the composition and charge of the ion. For example, the suffixes '-ate' and '-ite' indicate different oxidation states of the same element within the ion, which is crucial for accurate identification.

HSO₃⁻ Ion

The HSO₃⁻ ion, known as the bisulfite ion, is a polyatomic ion derived from sulfurous acid (H₂SO₃). It contains one sulfur atom, three oxygen atoms, and one hydrogen atom, resulting in a negative charge. Recognizing its structure and charge is important for understanding its role in chemical reactions and its relationship to other sulfur-containing ions.

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