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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 1 • Chemistry - SC3210 A-CR

Which statement describes how the binary ionic compound CaCl2 is named?

Answer
A
The nonmetal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide.
B
The metal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide.
C
The nonmetal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.
D
The metal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.
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