Understanding Silver Compounds and Ions

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound Ag2CO3, known as silver carbonate. It begins by identifying CO3 as a polyatomic ion called carbonate and Ag as silver, a metal. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing the ionic nature of the compound and understanding the charges involved. Silver typically has a +1 charge, and carbonate is CO3 with a 2- charge. The video concludes by stating that the compound is named silver carbonate, and it discusses the convention of not always needing to specify the charge of silver in the name.

What is the polyatomic ion present in Ag2CO3?

• Sulfate

• Phosphate

• Carbonate

• Nitrate

What type of compound is Ag2CO3?

• Molecular

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Metallic

What is the charge of the carbonate ion in Ag2CO3?

• 1-

• 2-

• 3-

• 2+

What is the charge of silver in Ag2CO3?

• 0

• 1+

• 2+

• 3+

Why is it not necessary to write the charge of silver in the name of Ag2CO3?

• Silver is a nonmetal

• Silver is a noble gas

• Silver always has a 1+ charge

• Silver has a variable charge

What is the correct name for Ag2CO3?

• Silver Carbide

• Silver Carbonate

• Silver Carbonite

• Silver Carbonyl

Which of the following is a characteristic of transition metals like silver?

• They are gases at room temperature

• They are always nonmetals

• They can have multiple oxidation states

• They have a fixed charge