Question: Q: When naming this type of ion the ending of the element's name is dropped and replaced with the ide suffix? Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: Naming anions is slightly different than naming cations. The ending of the element's name is dropped and replaced with the ide suffix. For example, F - is the fluoride ion, while O 2- is the oxide ion. As is the case with cations, the charge on the anion is indicated by a superscript following the symbol. Common anions are listed in the Table below :. Choices: - amines - oxides - cations - anions A:
Answer:
anions