Mercury(II) Acetate and Acetate Ion Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for mercury II acetate. It begins by identifying mercury as a transition metal with a 2+ charge. The acetate ion, a polyatomic ion, is introduced with its formula CH3COO-. The tutorial emphasizes the need to balance the charges to achieve a neutral compound, resulting in the formula for mercury II acetate. It also notes alternative ways to represent the acetate ion, such as C2H3O2.

What does the Roman numeral II indicate in mercury(II) acetate?

• The number of acetate ions

• The charge of the mercury ion

• The atomic number of mercury

• The number of mercury atoms

Why is acetate considered a polyatomic ion?

• It has a single atom

• It consists of multiple atoms

• It is a transition metal

• It is found on the periodic table

What is the formula for the acetate ion?

• C2H5O-

• CH4O-

• C2H3O2-

• CH3COO-

How do the charges of mercury and acetate ions balance in mercury(II) acetate?

• Two acetate ions balance one mercury ion

• One acetate ion balances one mercury ion

• One acetate ion balances two mercury ions

• Three acetate ions balance one mercury ion

What is the net charge of mercury(II) acetate?

• Depends on the number of ions

• Negative

• Positive

• Zero

Which of the following is an alternative way to write the acetate ion?

• CH4O

• C2H3O2

• CH3O2

• C2H5O

What is the significance of using brackets in the formula for mercury(II) acetate?

• To indicate the charge of mercury

• To show the number of mercury atoms

• To group the acetate ions

• To highlight the transition metal

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Dr. C

• Dr. D

• Dr. B

• Dr. A