Question

2 choose the best answer using the periodic table. what is the name of this compound: mg₃p₂ trimagnesium diphosphide magnesium phosphide phosphorus magnesium magnesium phosphorus

Explanation:

When naming ionic compounds like \(Mg_3P_2\), we use the name of the metal (magnesium) followed by the name of the non - metal with its ending changed to - ide (phosphide). Prefixes (like tri - and di -) are not used in naming simple ionic compounds.

Answer:

magnesium phosphide