Sample Problem 2.5
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
PLAN:
(a) magnesium and nitrogen
SOLUTION:
Use the periodic table to decide which element is the metal and which is the nonmetal. The metal (cation) is named first and the -ide suffix is used on the nonmetal name root.
(b) iodine and cadmium
(c) strontium and fluorine
(d) sulfur and cesium
(a) magnesium nitride
(b) cadmium iodide
(c) strontium fluoride
(d) cesium sulfide
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