Question

What is the name of $\mathrm{Ca}{\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3\right)}_2$?

Answer 1

Naming of $\mathrm{Ca}{\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3\right)}_2$:

• $\mathrm{Ca}{\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3\right)}_2$ is composed of Calcium as well as bicarbonate ions.
• The charge on the bicarbonate $\left({{\mathrm{HCO}}_3}^{-}\right)$ anion is $\left(-1\right)$ while the charge on the calcium $\left({\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}\right)$ ion is $\left(+2\right)$ . In order to form a balanced compound, the calcium atom requires $2$ electrons to balance its positive charge.
• The naming of ionic compounds can start with the cation, and then move on to the non-metal anion.
• Thus, the name of $\mathrm{Ca}{\left({\mathrm{HCO}}_3\right)}_2$ is Calcium Bicarbonate