What is the modern systematic name of a compound with the formaula SnF2? PbS?

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What is the modern systematic name of a compound with the formaula SnF2? PbS?

2007-06-01 03:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by bowl114 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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SnF2 is Stannous flouride

PbS is Lead(II) sulfide

2007-06-01 04:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The modern system uses roman numerals to represent the oxidation state of the metal, so:

SnF2 is tin(II) fluoride, (stannous fluoride is an older but in no way obsolete name)

PbS is lead(II) sulfide (plumbous sulfide - rarely used)

2007-06-01 04:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by anotherhumanmale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

PbS is Galena.

As far as I know SnF2 is a family of proteins.

2007-06-01 03:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋