Question

6) The mineral, whose formula is Nis(AsO4)2 8H20, can be classified as a/n): (a) arsenide (b) sulfate (c) arsenite (d) nitrate (e) arsenate

Answer 1

(e) arsenate

Explanation:

Arsenate -

arsenate are the chemical compound , that contains the arsenate ion , of formula , AsO₄³⁻ . The valency of the the arsenic atom in the ion is 5 , and has a pentavalent structure .

From the given compound in the question , the compound have an arsenate ion , hence it belongs to the Arsenate family .