Why are prefixes not used in naming ionic compounds?
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In ionic compounds, the positive and negative charges must balance, resulting in a neutral compound. Ionic compounds are formed between a metal (cation) and a non-metal (anion). The metal loses electrons to form a positive ion, while the non-metal gains Show more…
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