Questions: Write the formula for the ionic compound formed from Zn^2+ and each anion given below. Then give the name of each compound. Part 1 of 2 OH^- formula: name: Part 2 of 2

Write the formula for the ionic compound formed from Zn^2+ and each anion given below. Then give the name of each compound.
Part 1 of 2
OH^-
formula:
name:

Part 2 of 2

Transcript text: Write the formula for the ionic compound formed from $\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$ and each anion given below. Then give the name of each compound. Part 1 of 2 $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$ formula: $\square$ name: $\square$ Part 2 of 2

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the cation and anion

The cation is $ \text{Zn}^{2+} $ (zinc ion) and the anion is $ \text{OH}^- $ (hydroxide ion).

Step 2: Determine the ratio of ions

To form a neutral compound, the total positive charge must equal the total negative charge. Since $ \text{Zn}^{2+} $ has a charge of +2 and $ \text{OH}^- $ has a charge of -1, we need two $ \text{OH}^- $ ions to balance one $ \text{Zn}^{2+} $ ion.

Step 3: Write the formula

Combine the ions in the ratio determined in Step 2. The formula for the compound is $ \text{Zn(OH)}_2 $.

Step 4: Name the compound

The name of the compound is zinc hydroxide.