Question

What is the basic form for the names of ionic compounds containing a metal that forms more than one type of ion?

Answer 1

Answer:

Metal (appropriate charge on metal) nonmetal-ide

Explanation:

1) Write the name of transition metal as shown on the Periodic Table.

2) Write the name and charge for the non-metal.

          Use the total charge on the non-metal (or polyatomic ion) find the charge on the transition metal.

3) After the name for the metal, write its charge as a Roman Numeral in parentheses. Example: Iron (II) chloride.