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The positively charged ion. Metals with variable charges need Roman numerals in the name.
The negatively charged ion. Monatomic anions get an -ide suffix; polyatomic anions keep their own name.
IUPAC systematic nameIonic compound
sodium chloride

The correct systematic name following IUPAC nomenclature rules

Chemical formulaNaCl
Compound typeIonic - binary
Naming rule appliedBinary ionic compound - named cation first, then anion with -ide suffix.

Result: sodium chloride

  • The cation Na+ carries a +1 charge; the anion Cl- carries a -1 charge.
  • Ionic compounds are held together by electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions and are typically solid at room temperature with high melting points.

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