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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 3 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which rule is used for writing the name of an ionic base?

Answer
A
The chemical name begins with “hydro.”
B
The chemical name ends with “hydroxide.”
C
The “ide” ending is changed to “ic.”
D
The polyatomic “ate” ending is changed to “ic.”

Explanation

Ionic bases contain the hydroxide ion, OH⁻, so their names end with “hydroxide.” For example, NaOH is sodium hydroxide. “Hydro” and the changes from “ide” or “ate” to “ic” are not the naming rule for ionic bases.

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