Zinc Nitrate Compound Properties

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound Zn(NO3)2 as zinc nitrate. It begins by identifying the components: zinc, a transition metal, and the nitrate ion, a polyatomic ion. The tutorial outlines the process of naming ionic compounds, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the ionic charges. Zinc, being a transition metal, typically has a 2+ charge, while the nitrate ion has a 1- charge. The video further explains how to balance these charges to write the correct formula for zinc nitrate, ensuring a net charge of zero.

What type of ion is present in Zn(NO3)2?

• Sulfate ion

• Nitrate ion

• Carbonate ion

• Phosphate ion

Which metal is involved in the compound Zn(NO3)2?

• Silver

• Zinc

• Iron

• Copper

What is the name of the compound Zn(NO3)2?

• Zinc nitrate

• Zinc phosphate

• Zinc sulfate

• Zinc carbonate

What is the charge of the zinc ion in Zn(NO3)2?

• 1+

• 4+

• 3+

• 2+

How many nitrate ions are needed to balance the charge of one zinc ion in Zn(NO3)2?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the net charge of the compound Zn(NO3)2?

• 1+

• 0

• 3+

• 2+