Question

`Chemistry really is another language sometimes. It abbreviates a lot, and chemical formulas are a way to write a little and still convey a lot of information. For example, consider the chemicals mercury, cadmium (II) phosphate, Lead (II) hydroxide, and pentanitrogen decaoxide. Translate these names into chemical formulas using the appropriate procedure described in the course text and my lecture material. Answer the following: (1) What is the correct formula of each of these compounds? (2) Explain how exactly (i.e. the procedure used) you arrived at your answer...in other words, walk me through your thinking. You will not receive credit if you don't show your work in detail.