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How can you name chemical compounds from their formula in the following cases? give examples in support of your answer:

(v) If compound is Base.


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Solution

Since all the Bases have the same anionHydroxideOH-, we don't need to name the anion.
The base name comes from the root name of the cation name.
Example:

  1. Sodium Cation forms a base called sodium hydroxideNaOH
  2. Magnesium cation forms a base called magnesium hydroxideMgOH2

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