Question

ionic bonding and ionic compounds
level: 2/2
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what is the correct name for the compound in the image?
magnesium hydrogen oxygen
hydroxide magnesium
magnesium hydrogen oxide
magnesium hydroxide

Explanation:

For ionic compounds, the naming convention is to name the cation first followed by the anion. Here, the cation is magnesium (\(Mg^{2+}\)) and the anion is hydroxide (\(OH^-\)). When naming, we simply combine the name of the cation (magnesium) with the name of the anion (hydroxide).

Answer:

Magnesium hydroxide