Chapter 17, Problem 10RAT

To determine

The name of the compound: ^CaCl₂

Answer to Problem 10RAT

The correct option for the name of the compound: ^CaCl₂ is option (d).

Explanation of Solution

The compounds are a species formed when two or more different elements are combined.

The compounds are named in two types:

The systematic name (IUPAC name).

The common name.

The given compound is ^CaCl₂ which consists of the following components;

One ^CaCl₂ -calcium atom.

One ^CaCl₂-chlorine molecule.

The compound is named by combining the names of elements combined in the compound and thus the name of ^CaCl₂ is calcium chloride.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the correct option is option (d).