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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds — Quiz

Question 10 • Chemistry

What is the name of the ionic compound Cs sub 2 cap s ?

Answer
A
dicesium sulfide
B
dicesium sulfur
C
cesium sulfur
D
cesium sulfide

Explanation

Cesium forms a +1 ion, and sulfur forms a −2 ion, so two cesium ions balance one sulfide ion in Cs₂S. Ionic compounds are named using the metal name followed by the nonmetal ending in “-ide,” making the name cesium sulfide.

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