Question

what is the basic form for the names of ionic compounds containing a metal that forms only one type of ion? anion namecation base name + -ide cation name(cation charge-roman numerals) anion base name(anion charge-roman numerals) cation name(cation charge-roman numerals) anion base name + -ide cation nameanion base name + -ide

Explanation:

Ionic compounds with a metal forming one ion (monatomic cation with fixed charge) are named by first writing the cation name (metal name) and then the anion base name with -ide. For example, NaCl is Sodium Chloride. The correct format is [Cation Name][Anion Base Name + -ide], as metals with one ion type don't need charge notation (roman numerals are for variable charge metals). The other options have incorrect order (anion first, cation second) or unnecessary charge notation.

Answer:

[Cation Name][Anion Base Name + -ide] (the fourth option in the list, with the text "[Cation Name][Anion Base Name + -ide]")