Question

What is the correct name of the compound AgNO2?
Possible answers:
silver(lll)nitrate
silver nitrate
silver(l)nitrate
I want to learn. I will post my thoughts on the question once the thread becomes open.

Answer 1

So, Group 1B metals (copper, silver, gold) often form cation with a +1 charge. That being said Ag (silver) forms a cation. Following the ionic naming rules, would the answer be silver(l)nitrate?

Answer 2

Silver Nitrate is the AgNO3 .. because a nitrate ion is nitrogen bonded to 3 oxygen and nitrate is nitrogen attached to two oxygen. This would be a nitrite to say the least but silver(I) nitrite

Answer 3

Ok, so a nitrate ion is bonded to three oxygen atoms and nitrate id nitrogen attached to two oxygen atoms. There are multiple rules for naming compounds like the one above, if your implying that my answer is incorrect, then I would love to work it out. This is the rule I was falling if it helps: Name the anion: use a roman numeral with the cation.

Answer 4

@ganeshie8 I hate to call on you like this, but I see that you are a 'walking chemistry book.' Could you possible help? Thanks.

Answer 5

Ag has a ionic charge of +1
NO_2 has an ionic charge of -1
Since youre naming based on the charge of the cation it would be silver(positive ion)
So its Silver (I) Nitrite :)

Answer 6

Ahhh, ok. I appreciate your feed back, would you be interested in checking my answer for another problem VERY similar to the one above?

Answer 7

If I'm around sure, just post and I'll give you some feedback

Answer 8

Which of the following is the correct name for a compound with two iron atoms and three oxygen atoms?
Possible answers:
iron(lll)oxide - My answer
iron(ll)oxide
If I'm incorrect I would love to know why. Thanks!

Answer 9

you're correct Fe(III)Oxide = Fe2O3