If an atom can form more than one cation, the cation with the lowest charge ends with which set of letters?
a. -ic b. -ide c. -ate d. -ous

Iknow the answer is a but i don't know why

What are the primary responsibilities of a chemical engineer involved in "r& d"? develop large scale manufacturing operations discover new products and processes training of new chemists determine products needed by consumers

The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н, о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.