Given the chemical formulas of the following compounds, name each compound and state the rules you used to determine each name. a. K2S b. FeO c. NH4OH

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Amelia Hobbs

5 March, 13:51

Given the chemical formulas of the following compounds, name each compound and state the rules you used to determine each name. a. K2S b. FeO c. NH4OH

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Marie Nash · Answer 1

1. potassium sulphide 2. iron oxide 3. ammonium hydroxide

Explanation:

1. K2S has k + ion and s2 - ion which is known as sulphide ion therefore the name becomes potassium sulfide.

2. FeO has Fe2 + ion and O2 - ion which is oxide ion therefore the name becomes Iron Oxide.

3. NH4OH has NH4 + ion hich is ammonium ion and OH - which is hydroxide ion therefore the name becomes ammonium hydroxide.