Naming Binary Ionic Compounds (Type I).ppt

Name the metal first, then the nonmetal with ending changed to -ide.

1. Section 2.8
Naming Simple Compounds
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Naming Binary Ionic Compounds (Type I)
SUMMARY - Name the metal first, then the
nonmetal with ending changed to -ide.
Examples:
NaCl sodium chloride
ZnI
2 zinc iodide
Al
2
O
3
aluminum oxide
KCl Potassium chloride
MgBr
2 Magnesium bromide
CaO Calcium oxide
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