Question

Which of the following is the correct name for the compound MgBr2

Answer 1

Magnesium and 2 broumim

Answer 2

Answer : The correct name for the compound $MgBr_2$ is, Magnesium bromide.

Explanation :

Ionic compound : It is defined as the compound which is formed when electron gets transferred from one atom to another atom.

Ionic compound are usually formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal.

The rules for naming the ionic compounds is given as :

• The positive ion (cation) is named first.
• The negative ion (anion) is named next.
• The suffix is added at the end of the negative ion (anion). The suffix used is '-ide'.

Hence, the correct name for the compound $MgBr_2$ is, Magnesium bromide.