HCC CHEM1305 Chapter 6 Discussion Latest 2021 January

CHEM1305 Introductory Chemistry

Chapter 6 Discussion

Uses of Inorganic Compounds

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In this discussion, you will choose one of the inorganic compounds from the table below. First, state whether it is a binary ionic compound, ternary ionic compound, binary molecular compound, binary acid, or ternary oxyacid.

Next, do a web search to see what uses the compound has. Use the term "what are the uses of [compound]" and list at least two of the uses you find.

For example aluminum hydroxide is a ternary ionic compound. And a search of the term "what are the uses of aluminum hydroxide" shows that it is used both as an antacid and to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions.

Al(OH)3, aluminum hydroxide

BaSO4, barium sulfate

CaCO3 calcium carbonate

CCl4, carbon tetrachloride

CF4, carbon tetrafluoride

CO2, carbon dioxide

ClO2, chloride dioxide

HCl(aq), hydrochloric acid

HClO4(aq), perchloric acid

HF(aq), hydrofluoric acid

H2O, dihydrogen oxide

H2SO4(aq), sulfuric acid

KI, potassium iodide

K3PO4, potassium phosphate

Mg(OH)2, magnesium hydroxide

MgSO4, magnesium sulfate

Na2CO3, sodium carbonate

NaCl, sodium chloride

NaF, sodium fluoride

NaHCO3, sodium bicarbonate

Na2HPO4, sodium hydrogen phosphate

NaOCl, sodium hypochlorite

NaOH, sodium hydroxide

Na2SO3, sodium sulfite

NH3, nitrogen trihydride

(NH4)2CO3, ammonium carbonate

NH4NO3, ammonium nitrate

NO, nitrogen monoxide

NO2, nitrogen dioxide

P4S2, tetraphosphorus disulfide

SF6, sulfur hexafluoride

SO2, sulfur dioxide

SiH4, silicon tetrahydride

TiO2, titanium(II) oxide

ZnO, zinc oxide