Question

question 3
when naming ionic compounds the ____ name is followed by the name of the ____.
cation, anion
anion, cation
polyatomic anion, metal cation
nonmetal, metal

question 4
1 pts
the name of the element is used first when naming an ionic compound containing a ______.
nonmetal anion
metal anion
metal cation
polyatomic anion

Explanation:

In naming ionic compounds, the cation (positively - charged ion) name comes first, followed by the anion (negatively - charged ion) name. When an ionic compound contains a metal cation, the name of the metal (cation) is used first.

Answer:

Question 3: A. cation, anion
Question 4: C. metal cation