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Multiple Choice
Which of the following choices correctly names both of the following ions:Mn5+ and P3–.
A
Magnesium ion and Phophate
B
Manganese ion and phosphide ion
C
Magnesium (V) ion and phosphide
D
Manganese (V) ion and posphide
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Identify the element corresponding to each ion. Mn is the symbol for Manganese, and P is the symbol for Phosphorus.
Determine the charge of each ion. Mn5+ indicates a manganese ion with a +5 charge, and P3– indicates a phosphorus ion with a -3 charge.
For Mn5+, the name of the ion is based on the element name 'Manganese' followed by the charge in Roman numerals in parentheses, which is (V) for a +5 charge. Therefore, it is named 'Manganese (V) ion'.
For P3–, the name of the ion is derived from the element name 'Phosphorus', changing the ending to '-ide' to indicate it is an anion. Therefore, it is named 'Phosphide ion'.
Match the names of the ions to the given choices. The correct names are 'Manganese (V) ion' and 'Phosphide ion'.