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

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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Elise

11 March, 05:47

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

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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Katrina Novak · Answer 1

In the naming of ionic compounds, metals are named first and then the nonmetal is named with its appropriate suffix.

Although option B implies this, it states that the ending is replaced with "ide" which is not the case every time. Option C is more correct, as the anion is named second and this case involves its ending to be replaced with - ide.