Understanding Nitrate Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound NaNO3, known as sodium nitrate. It begins by identifying NaNO3 as an ionic compound composed of a metal, sodium, and a group of nonmetals, NO3, which is a polyatomic ion. The tutorial details how sodium has a +1 charge and NO3 has a -1 charge. By consulting a common ion table, it is confirmed that NO3 is nitrate. The video concludes by naming the compound sodium nitrate.

What type of compound is NaNO3?

• Ionic compound

• Molecular compound

• Covalent compound

• Metallic compound

What is the role of sodium in NaNO3?

• It forms a covalent bond

• It acts as a nonmetal

• It is a polyatomic ion

• It is the metal component

What is the charge of the NO3 ion in sodium nitrate?

• -1

• +1

• +2

• -2

Which table helps in identifying the NO3 ion?

• Periodic table

• Common ion table

• Molecular structure table

• Elemental chart

What is the correct name for NaNO3?

• Sodium nitrate

• Sodium nitrite

• Sodium nitroxide

• Sodium nitride