Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry

Perchlorate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A salt of perchloric acid containing the ClO 4 _ radical; for example, potassium perchlorate, KClO 4 .

Stannous chloride

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

SnCl 2 White crystals; soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies; oxidised in air to the oxychloride; melt at 247_C; used as a chemical intermediate, reducing agent, and ink-stain remover, and for ...

Ammonium phosphate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

(NH 4 ) 2 HPO 4 A salt of ammonia and phosphoric acid that forms white monoclinic crystals, which are soluble in water; used as a fertiliser and fire retardant.

Ferrous carbonate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

FeCO 3 Green rhombohedral crystals that are soluble in carbonated water and decompose when heated; used in medicine.

Periodate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A salt of periodic acid, HIO 4 , for example, potassium periodate, KIO 4 .

SnO An air-unstable, brown to black powder; insoluble in water, soluble in acids and strong bases; decomposes when heated; used as a reducing agent and chemical intermediate, and for glass plating. ...