Question

which statement describes how the binary ionic compound cacl2 is named? the nonmetal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the metal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the nonmetal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the metal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.

Explanation:

In naming binary ionic compounds, the metal element is named first, and the non - metal element is named second with its ending replaced by “-ide”. In CaCl₂, Ca (calcium) is a metal and Cl (chlorine) is a non - metal.

Answer:

The nonmetal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.