Zinc Acetate and Ionic Charges

This video tutorial explains how to name the compound ZN CH3 CO2 as zinc acetate. It covers the properties of zinc as a transition metal with a 2+ charge and the acetate ion with a 1- charge. The tutorial guides viewers through the process of naming the compound by first identifying the metal and then the polyatomic ion. It also explains how to write the chemical formula for zinc acetate by balancing the charges to achieve a net charge of zero. The video concludes with a brief recap of the naming and formula-writing process.

What is the charge of the acetate ion?

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

• 1+

How is the acetate ion sometimes represented differently?

• By changing its charge

• By rearranging its atoms

• By altering its chemical formula

• By using a different element

What is the ionic charge of zinc?

• 1+

• 2+

• 3+

• 0

Which of the following is a characteristic of zinc as a transition metal?

• It is non-metallic

• It forms covalent bonds

• It always has a 2+ charge

• It has a variable charge

What is the first step in naming zinc acetate?

• Identify the charge of zinc

• Balance the charges

• Write the name of the metal as it appears on the periodic table

• Determine the charge of the acetate ion

How do you determine the name of the polyatomic ion in zinc acetate?

• By guessing

• By observing its color

• By using a periodic table

• By consulting a table of polyatomic ions

What must be done to ensure the chemical formula of zinc acetate is correct?

• Add more zinc ions

• Ensure the charges are balanced

• Use only one acetate ion

• Change the charge of zinc

What is the net charge of zinc acetate when the formula is correctly written?

• 1+

• 0

• 1-

• 2+