Answer to Question #121261 in General Chemistry for Mama Yusuf

Question

2. Identify the elements present in the following compounds.
(a) Calcium oxide ( 1mark)

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(b) Magnesium nitrate (11/2 marks)


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(c) Lead Sulphate

Answer 1

i) calcium oxide (CaO) has Calcium Ca and oxygen O as elements

ii) Magnesium Nitrate (MgNO₃) has magnesium Mg , nitrogen N and oxygen O as elements

iii) Lead sulphate (PbSO₄) has lead Pb, sulphur S and oxygen O as elements.