Problem: Name the following compounds:(b) Rb2O
FREE Expert Solution
Rb2O is a binary ionic compound.
In naming a binary ionic compound, we follow two simple rules:
1. Name a metal first.
If the metal is a transition metal, a Roman Numeral is used to indicate the positive charge
2. The nonmetal keeps its base name, but its ending is changed to -ide.
Problem Details
Name the following compounds:
(b) Rb2O
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