Question

what is the name of this ionic compound?
ba(bro₃)₂
refer to a periodic table and a list of polyatomic ions.
barium(iv) bromide
barium(iv) bromate
barium bromate
barium bromide

Explanation:

• Identify the cation: The cation is \(Ba^{2+}\), which is named barium. Barium is an alkaline - earth metal and has a fixed charge of \(+ 2\), so we do not need to use a Roman numeral in its name.
• Identify the anion: The anion is \(BrO_{3}^{-}\), which is the bromate ion.

Answer:

barium bromate