Ternary Ionic Compounds and Polyatomic Ions

Dr. B explains how to name the ternary ionic compound Ca(HCO3)2. The video covers identifying the compound type, naming the metal calcium using the periodic table, and naming the polyatomic ion hydrogen carbonate using the common ion table. A Lewis structure representation is also discussed. The video concludes with a suggestion to visit the Naminator website for more practice.

What type of compound is Ca(HCO3)2?

• Metallic compound

• Covalent compound

• Ternary ionic compound

• Binary ionic compound

Which element in Ca(HCO3)2 is a metal?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Calcium

• Oxygen

What is the name of the polyatomic ion HCO3?

• Carbonate

• Bicarbonate

• Hydrogen carbonate

• Hydroxide

How do you determine the name of the metal in a ternary ionic compound?

• By using the common ion table

• By using the Lewis structure

• By using the periodic table

• By using the molecular formula

What does the Lewis structure represent in the context of Ca(HCO3)2?

• A covalent bond

• An atom

• A formula unit

• A single molecule

What is the purpose of the Naminator website mentioned in the video?

• To provide periodic table information

• To offer practice in naming and writing formulas

• To explain Lewis structures

• To teach chemical reactions

What is the typical state of Ca(HCO3)2 in nature?

• Crystal

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas