Binary ionic compounds are named in what pattern?

a. the metal followed by nonmetal.

b. the nonmetal followed by the metal.

c. the anion followed by the cation.

d. the metal followed by the polyatomic ion.

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Kimberly Farmer

22 February, 10:36

Binary ionic compounds are named in what pattern?

a. the metal followed by nonmetal.

b. the nonmetal followed by the metal.

c. the anion followed by the cation.

d. the metal followed by the polyatomic ion.

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Gaven Small · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. Binary ionic compounds are named by naming the metal followed by nonmetal. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.

Binary ionic compounds are named in what pattern?a. the metal followed by nonmetal.b. the nonmetal followed by the metal.c. the anion followed by the cation.d. the metal followed by the polyatomic ion.

Binary ionic compounds are named in what pattern?

a. the metal followed by nonmetal.

b. the nonmetal followed by the metal.

c. the anion followed by the cation.

d. the metal followed by the polyatomic ion.