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Question : Negative ions that consist of a single atom are named by adding the suffix _______ to the stem of the element.

Option 1: -onium

Option 2: -ide

Option 3: -ic

Option 4: -ous


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: -ide


Solution : The correct option is -ide .

When negative ions consist of a single atom, they are named by adding the suffix "-ide" to the stem of the element. These negative ions are called " anions."

  • Chlorine (Cl) forms a chloride ion
  • Oxygen (O) forms an oxide ion
  • Nitrogen (N) forms a nitride ion

In each case, the "-ide" suffix is added to the elemental name to denote the negatively charged ion that consists of a single atom of that element.

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