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How to Write the Name for O2-

Learning to name chemical compounds requires that you:

  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For O2- use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming O2-

For the O2- ion we have a single element.
  • Write the name of the element.
  • Replace the ygen with ide.
  • Add the word ion to the end.

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