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Naming Ionic Compounds

Question 1 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Potassium and bromine combine to make KBr. What is the name of this compound?

Answer
A
potassium bromine
B
potassium bromide
C
bromine potassium
D
bromine potassiumide

Explanation

KBr is an ionic compound made from potassium and bromine. When naming an ionic compound, keep the metal name (potassium) and change the nonmetal’s ending to “-ide,” giving bromide. The compound is potassium bromide.

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