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Question

1) The formula for naming the metallic element in an ionic compound is to..
A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula C) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula, and change the name to its -ide from D) None of the above

1) The formula for naming the metallic element in an ionic compound is to..
A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula C) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula, and change the name to its -ide from D) None of the above


A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula C) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom in the formula, and change the name to its -ide from D) None of the above


Explanation / Answer

Naming the metallic element in an ionic compound is to use the elements name without any change.

For example NaF = Sodium flouride

Na2S = Sodium Sulfide

no change in the prefix of the metal even two sodium ions present.