Additional Questions

  1. Write electron dot formulas for each of the following:
    1. chlorite ion
    2. sulfur hexafluoride
    3. BCl4+
  2. Give the bond order for the NO linkages in NO+, NO2-, and NO3-. Which has the shortest NO linkage?
  3. Give two ions isoelectronic with the chlorate ion and determine which has the largest formal charge on the central atom.
  4. Determine the percent composition of CHCl3.
  5. A compound contains 46.15% carbon, 7.69 % hydrogen and 46.16% oxygen. Determine the empirical formula.
  6. Give the correct answer.
    1. Which has the shortest CO bond?

      CO2, CO32-, CH3OH

    2. Which is isolectronic with carbonate ion?

      chlorate, nitrate, sulfate

  7. Give two ions isoelectronic with the chlorate ion and determine which has the largest formal charge on the central atom.
  8. Write formulas for the following:
    1. barium sulfate
    2. ammonium carbonate
    3. ferric hydroxide
    4. nickel phosphite
    5. auric phosphide
  9. Give names for each of the following:
    1. Co2O3
    2. CrS
    3. KClO
    4. H3PO3
    5. CuBrO2