How do you name thesebinary ionic compounds?

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How do you name thesebinary ionic compounds?

a. MnO2
b. Li3N
c. CaCl2
d. SrBr2
e. NiCl2
f. K2S
g. CuCl2

Could you please explain how I can find the answers to these problems. I just don't understand how to write it out.

2007-09-16 04:38:33 · 1 answers · asked by Average Joes 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

How do you find the oxidation number of a transition metal?

2007-09-16 04:53:22 · update #1

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The second word always ends in -ide. If you have a transition element, then you must also state the oxidation number.
So - manganese(IV) oxide, lithium nitride and so on.

2007-09-16 04:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋