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In Chemistry / College | 2025-07-06

Provide the correct IUPAC name for BaCl2.

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The IUPAC name for BaCl2 is Barium Chloride, consisting of barium and chlorine. Barium has a +2 charge, requiring two chloride ions to balance. The naming follows the convention of stating the metal first followed by the non-metal with the '-ide' suffix. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The IUPAC name for BaCl2 is Barium Chloride. It is formed from one barium ion and two chloride ions, balancing their charges. The naming follows the convention of stating the metal first and the non-metal second, modified to include the '-ide' suffix.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-10