Questions: Give the correct, systematic name for the compound Mg(NO3)2. (Type one word per space and do not capitalize.)
Transcript text: Give the correct, systematic name for the compound $\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}$. (Type one word per space and do not capitalize.)
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Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Cation
The compound \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) contains the cation \(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}\), which is magnesium.
Step 2: Identify the Anion
The anion in the compound is \(\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}\), which is known as the nitrate ion.
Step 3: Combine the Names
The systematic name of an ionic compound is formed by combining the name of the cation and the name of the anion. Therefore, the name of \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}\) is magnesium nitrate.