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How to Write the Name for K2O

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 K2O use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming K2O

Metal (K) + Non-metal (O) = Binary Ionic
  • Name the metal (K) as it appears on the Periodic Table.
  • Name the non-metal (Oxygen) by replacing the ygen with ide.
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