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Naming Binary and Polyatomic Ions

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Naming Binary and Polyatomic Ions

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1.

–ide

binary compounds (only 2 elements).


•Used for

•Usually non-metal + non-metal OR metal + non-metal.


•Examples:
•NaCl → sodium chloride
•H₂S → hydrogen sulfide
•CO₂ → carbon dioxide

2. –ate

polyatomic ions containing oxygen (oxoanions).


•Used for

•“–ate” means the ion has more oxygen atoms.


•Examples:
•SO₄²⁻ → sulfate
•NO₃⁻ → nitrate
•CO₃²⁻ → carbonate

3. –ite

•Used for polyatomic ions containing oxygen, but with fewer oxygen atoms than –ate.
•Examples:
•SO₃²⁻ → sulfite
•NO₂⁻ → nitrite

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