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So you know the charge of the cation. For example, because Iron isn't in group 1 (charge 1+) or group 2 (charge 2+), its charge is undetermined until you give it one with roman numerals.
Iron (I) Carbonate - Fe2CO3
Iron (II) Carbonate - FeCO3
Iron (III) Carbonate - Fe2(CO3)3
Iron (IV) Carbonate - Fe(CO3)2
Although the above compounds are made using the same elements, the roman numerals make them different.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the element. They are most commonly found with transition metal complexes. For example if we have a complex such as [Zn(II)Cl2] the overall charge is neutral whilst the charge on the metal in this case Zn is +2.
Note- each chlorine atom is negatively charged
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∙ 16y agoIt has to do with the charge.
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What must be use when writing the chemical name for a compound with a transition metal?
When writing the chemical name for a compound with a transition metal, it is important to include the name of the transition metal as well as its oxidation state in Roman numerals. This helps to specify which ion of the transition metal is present in the compound. Additionally, any ligands or other elements in the compound should also be named and included in the chemical name.
Chemically speaking what does Ag N3 stand for?
The chemical name is Silver Nitride or Silver (I) Nitride. The Roman prefix is needed when naming a ionic compound that contains a transition metal.
When is the oxidization state of metal indicated in the name of a compound?
1. By the suffix -ous or -ic.2. By a Roman number in parentheses as (I), (II), etc.
Your mom is a chemist and your dad is a mathematician when you were born they named me iron 59 What is your real name?
FELIX bcuz Fe is for iron and LIX are roman numerals..blah blah goodluck moi
What is Hyperion Roman name?
it is the same as his roman name
What is the name of ionic compound BaCl2 using roman numerals?
Barium II Chloride is the ionic compound.
Why is it necessary to use Roman Numerals when writing a name for a compound?
Because some elements have different amounts of ions. The roman numerals are used to determine which ion is being used.
Why is it necessary to use Roman numerals in writing the name for the compound FeOH3?
It isn't.There are no Roman numerals in it.Fe = Iron (from Latin 'ferrum')O = OxygenH = Hydrogen3 = Arabic numeral.
What is the name for FeCl in roman numerals?
Chemical compounds are not named in Roman numerals!
What is the name of the Roman number system?
Roman Numerals
What state has four roman numerals?
The state that has four Roman numerals in its name is Massachusetts.
Do roman numerals appear in covalent compound?
No, Roman numerals are not used in covalent compounds. Roman numerals are used in the naming of ionic compounds to indicate the charge of a transition metal ion. In covalent compounds, the elements are combined through sharing of electrons and do not involve ions with specific charges.
Claudio in Roman Numerals?
The name Claudio cannot be formed from Roman numerals as, even if you replaced the letter 'u' with the numeral V, there is no Roman numeral with the symbol 'a.'
Why do you use roman numerals at the end of the royal families name?
because of roman rule
When do you use roman numerals following the name of a metal?
Never
What is 19 7 2012 in roman numerals?
In todays notation of Roman numerals: XIX-VII-MMXII Note that in the Roman era 19 was XVIIII and then abridged to IXX as its Latin name suggest
What Collegiate Conference has the roman numerals IV in the name?
The IVy League.
