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What is the chemical name of the compound [tex]$\text{Cu(NO}_3\text{)}_2$[/tex]? Use the list of polyatomic ions and the periodic table to help you answer.

A. copper nitrate
B. copper nitride
C. copper(II) nitrate
D. copper(IV) nitrate
E. copper(IV) nitrite



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Final answer:

Cu(NO3)2 compound is named Copper(II) nitrate due to the 2+ charge of copper ion and the nitrate polyatomic ion.


Explanation:

Copper(II) nitrate is the chemical name for the compound Cu(NO3)2. This is because the copper ion in this compound has a 2+ charge, so it requires the Roman numeral (II) to denote its charge. Nitrate is a polyatomic ion with a formula of NO3-, making the compound Cu(NO3)2. Therefore, the correct answer is Copper(II) nitrate.

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