What is the systematic name of $M g (N O_{3})_{2} ?$

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The named of this ionic compound is magnesium nitrate.

Magnesium is a group $2$ alkaline earth, which forms a $2 +$ cation, $M g^{2 +}$ .

Nitrate is a polyatomic anion which has a charge of $1 -$ . Its formula is $N O_{3}^{-}$ .

Ionic compounds are named for the cation and anion present in the compound. Since $M g (N O_{3})_{2}$ contains the cation magnesium and anion nitrate, its name is magnesium nitrate.

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