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No, as the metal ion in a compound typically comes before the non-metal in equations. Due to the fact metals wish to lose electrons, they gain a positive charge, making them a positive ion (cation).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoA single atom having negative charge is named with a suffix of 'ide' as chloride ,bromide, iodide, oxide, sulphide. A group of atoms containing oxygen is named with suffix 'ite' or 'ate', the stable and most abundant ion with 'ate' and less stable with 'ite' as Chlorate and chlorite, sulphate and sulphite, nitrate and nitrite.
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∙ 11y agoYes, always.
sodium chloride
magnesium oxide
potassium nitride
Notice that the anion is also give an ide suffix.
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∙ 8y agoThe metallic component eg. Sodium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate.
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∙ 15y agoBlank=cation (positive ion)
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Explain why sulfur aluminide is not a correct name for the ionic compound formed between sulfur and aluminum?
In naming an ionic compound, the cation is named first, with no modification of the element name, and the anion is named secondly, with the element name modified by the suffix "ide". The incorrect name given in the question applies the proper method for the cation to the anion and vice versa.
Ionic compounds are normally in which physical state at room temperature?
Solidlike salt (NaCl) which is an Ionic compound.
Is KF compound expected an ionic compound?
Potassium fluoride itself is an ionic compound, although it should not be present in other ionic compounds.
Is ammonia a molecular compound or an ionic compound?
Ammonia is a molecular compound and not ionic.
Is sulfur dioxide an ionic or a compound?
It is an Ionic compound (as far as i guess)
How do you recognize an ionic compound?
If the first element in it is a cation, it is just about always an ionic compound.
What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?
give the positive charge a name determine the name of the negative ion
What is the appropriate chemical name for Na2S?
It is an ionic compound, so its name is sodium sulfide. Greek prefixes are not used when naming an ionic compound.
What is a chemistry name for AL2O3?
Aluminum Trioxide, it is an ionic compound. Aluminum Oxide. It is an ionic compound, therefore no prefixes are used in naming.
Why is Al2O3 is named aluminum oxide without prefixes?
Aluminum oxide is an ionic compound. Prefixes are not used in naming ionic compounds, but are used in naming binary molecular compounds.
When naming ionic bonds what does the anion always end in?
ide
In naming a binary ionic compound the name of the appears first followed by the name of the?
Binary ionic compounds are named by writing the name of the action, followed by the name of the anion. Potassium bromide is an example of an ionic compound.
How can you use ionic compound in a sentence?
An ionic compound always exists in solid state.
True or false in naming the ionic compounds the cation is always named first and the anion second?
This system is not valid for all languages.
What are the rules for naming a binary ionic compound?
i have no idea but you should text 242.242 (chacha) or go to chacha.com. they will know
What item comes first in the formula for an ionic compound?
Typically in writing an ionic compound, the cation is written first, then the anion.
Can you use ionic compounds in a sentence?
An ionic compound always exists in solid state.
