Question

What is the chemical name of the compound represented by the formula Ni2O3? Use the list of polyatomic ions and the periodic table to help you answer.

Answer 1

The chemical name is nickel (III) oxide .

Answer 2

Answer : The chemical name of the compound $Ni_2O_3$ is, nickel(III)oxide.

Explanation :

The rules for naming the chemical name of the compound :

• First element in the formula is named first and keep its element name.
• Gets a prefix if there is a subscript on it.
• Written the oxidation state by the us of roman numeral.
• Second element is named second.
• Use the root of the element name plus suffix (-ide).
• Always use a prefix on the second element.

In the given compound, the nickel is the cation and first element in the formula and the oxidation state of nickel is, (+3). The second element is oxygen which is named as oxide.

Thus, the chemical name of the compound $Ni_2O_3$ is, nickel(III)oxide.