Question
Download Solution PDFNegative ions that consist of a single atom are named by adding the suffix ___________ to the stem of the name of the element.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is -ide.Key Points
- The suffix "-ide" is added to the stem of the name of the element to form the name of negative ions consisting of a single atom.
- For example, chlorine forms chloride ion (Cl-) and oxygen forms oxide ion (O2-).
Additional Information
- The suffix "-ous" is used for naming cations with lower charge, such as Cu+ (cuprous ion).
- The suffix "-ic" is used for cations with higher charge, such as Cu2+ (cupric ion).
- The suffix "-onium" is used for naming positively charged ions composed of two or more atoms, such as ammonium ion (NH4+).
- The suffix "-ate" is used for naming oxyanions with higher oxidation state, such as sulfate ion (SO42-), while the suffix "-ite" is used for oxyanions with lower oxidation state, such as sulfite ion (SO32-).
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