Question

write the name of the compound listed below.
-> nacl - naf
-> kbr - $k_2o$

• sodium - chlorine = sodium chloride
• potassium - bromine = potassium bromide
• $k_2o$ - $zncl_2$
• $h_2o$ - $alcl_3$
• $mgcl_2$

Explanation:

For ionic compounds, name the cation first (element name), then the anion with the suffix "-ide" replacing the end of the nonmetal/oxide name. For fixed-charge metals, no charge is needed in the name.

Answer:

• NaF: Sodium Fluoride
• $K_2O$: Potassium Oxide
• $ZnCl_2$: Zinc Chloride
• $H_2O$: Water (or Dihydrogen Monoxide; common name is Water)
• $AlCl_3$: Aluminum Chloride
• $MgCl_2$: Magnesium Chloride