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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds — Quiz

Question 4 • Chemistry

What name should be used for the ionic compound Cu open paren NO sub 3 close paren sub 2 ?

Answer
A
copper(I) nitrate
B
copper(II) nitrate
C
copper(III) nitrate
D
copper nitrate

Explanation

Each nitrate ion, NO₃⁻, has a charge of −1. Two nitrate ions contribute a total charge of −2, so the copper ion must have a +2 charge to make the compound neutral. Therefore, the compound is copper(II) nitrate.

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