Question

what is the name of this ionic compound? snco3 tin (ii) carbonate tin (ii) carboxide tin carbon trioxide tin (iv) carbonate

Explanation:

• First, identify the cation and anion. The cation is \(Sn^{2+}\) (tin with a +2 charge) and the anion is \(CO_{3}^{2 -}\) (carbonate ion).
• For ionic compounds with transition metals (tin is a transition metal), we use Roman numerals to indicate the charge of the cation. Since the charge of \(Sn\) here is +2, we use (II).
• The name of the anion \(CO_{3}^{2 -}\) is carbonate.

Answer:

tin (II) carbonate