Ionic bonding and formulas of ionic compounds

The final step can be summarized as: $\ce{3NO2(g) + H2O(l) -> 2HNO3(aq) + NO(g)}$ $\Delta H^\ominus = -138\ \mathrm{kJ\,mol^{-1}}$ Describe the types of bonding found in the concentrated aqueous nitric acid product.

What is the correct formula of calcium phosphide? A. $\ce{Ca3P2}$ B. $\ce{Ca2P3}$ C. $\ce{CaPO4}$ D. $\ce{Ca3(PO4)2}$

Gallium forms a sulfate of formula $\ce{Ga2(SO4)3}$. (i) Both ionic and covalent bonding are present in this compound. State which particles are held together by each type of bond. (ii) Contrast covalent and ionic bonds in terms of what happens to the valence…

Both ionic and covalent bonding are present in sodium ethanedioate, $\ce{Na2C2O4}$. (i) Describe the two types of bonding. Ionic bonding: Covalent bonding: (ii) Deduce a Lewis formula of the ethanedioate ion, $\ce{C2O4^2-}$. (iii) State the geometry of the…

Calcium ions and phosphate(V) ions combine to form an ionic compound. What is its formula? A. $\ce{CaPO4}$ B. $\ce{Ca2(PO4)3}$ C. $\ce{Ca3(PO4)2}$ D. $\ce{Ca3(PO3)2}$

Which row shows the correct formula of aluminium sulfide and the electron configuration of each species in it? A. $\ce{Al3S2}$; Al species [Ne]; S species [Ar] B. $\ce{Al2S3}$; Al species [Ne] $3s^2\,3p^1$; S species [Ne] $3s^2\,3p^4$ C. $\ce{Al2S3}$; Al…

Which of these compounds has the weakest ionic bond? A. $\ce{SrO}$ B. $\ce{BaO}$ C. $\ce{SrS}$ D. $\ce{BaS}$

(i) For the carbonate ion, draw its Lewis formula. (ii) Write the chemical formula of ammonium carbonate.

Part of the lattice of potassium bromide, KBr, is shown in an expanded view. Which statement about the lattice of potassium bromide is correct? A. Each bromide ion is in contact with six potassium ions. B. Neighbouring ions are held together by shared pairs of…