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What is the ionic compound name for Al2O3?


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  • Al2O3 is an ionic compound that is made up of aluminium Al3+ and oxide O2- ions.
  • While writing the name of an ionic compound, the cation name is written first followed by the non-metal anion name.
  • So, the ionic compound name Al2O3 is Aluminum oxide.
  • It is commonly called alumina.

Hence, the ionic compound name for Al2O3 is Aluminum oxide.


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