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How to Write the Name for Al2O3

Learning to name chemical compounds requires that you:

  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Al2O3 use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming Al2O3

  • Aluminum (Al) is a metal. Oxygen (O) is a non-metal. This is a ionic compound.
  • First name the metal as found on the Periodic Table.
  • Next name the non-metal (Oxygen) and change the ygen ending to ide.

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