Question

the polyatomic ion in this compound is nitrate, no3-. what is the name of the compound? zn(no3)2 zinc nitrate zinc nitrite zinc (ii) nitrate zinc peroxynitrate

Explanation:

Zinc (\(Zn\)) has a common oxidation state of \(+2\). In naming ionic compounds with polyatomic ions, we first name the metal (zinc), then the polyatomic ion (\(NO_3^-\) is nitrate). For metals with a fixed oxidation state (zinc's \(+2\) is well - known and doesn't require Roman numerals in its common naming), we simply combine the metal name and the polyatomic ion name. Zinc nitrite would be with \(NO_2^-\), zinc peroxynitrate is not a standard name for this compound.

Answer:

zinc nitrate