QuestionWhat is the name of the compound ?
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The compound is . We are using the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) nomenclature system for naming the compound
STEP 2
Identify the first element in the compound. In this case, it is Copper (Cu).
STEP 3
Identify the second element in the compound. In this case, it is Phosphorus ().
STEP 4
The first element in the compound is named as it is. So, the first part of the compound's name is Copper.
STEP 5
The second element in the compound is named as an anion (negative ion). The suffix "-ide" is added to the root of the element's name. So, the second part of the compound's name is Phosphide.
STEP 6
The prefixes for the numbers are derived from Greek. For Copper (Cu), the prefix for3 is "tri". For Phosphorus (), the prefix for2 is "di".
STEP 7
Combine the prefixes and the names of the elements to get the name of the compound.
STEP 8
Plug in the values for the prefixes and the names of the elements to get the name of the compound.
STEP 9
However, in the case of binaryionic compounds (compounds formed from a metal and a nonmetal), the numerical prefixes are generally dropped. So, the name simplifies toThe name of the compound is Copper Phosphide.
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