01 Oct Uses of Inorganic Compounds
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
