Question

Write the symbol for the cation in each of the following ionic compounds:

a. ${\mathrm{AuCl}}_3$

b. ${\mathrm{Fe}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3$

c. ${\mathrm{PbI}}_4$

d. $\mathrm{AlP}$

Short answer

Part a.${\mathrm{Au}}^{3+}$

Part b.$F{e}^{3+}$

Part c.${\mathrm{Pb}}^{4+}$

Part d.${\mathrm{Al}}^{3+}$

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound-$AuC{l}_3$

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound is$A{u}^{3+}$

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound-$F{e}_2{O}_3$

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound is$F{e}^{3+}$

Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound -$Pb{l}_4$

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound is$P{b}^{4+}$

Part (d) Step 1: Given Information

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound -$AlP$

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

The symbol for the cation in the following ionic compound is$A{l}^{3+}$