1. Mar 19, 2010 #1

   cheerspens

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   Name each of the following ions:
   CN^-
   O^2-
   OH^-
   
   2. Relevant equations
   none
   
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
   What exactly is this asking? How do I find this?

    

   cheerspens, Mar 19, 2010
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3. Mar 19, 2010 #2

   Bartleby50

   

   Re: Ions
   
   I think it just asks for how those ions are named commonly:
   see
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion "Common ions"

    

   Bartleby50, Mar 19, 2010
4. Mar 21, 2010 #3

   cheerspens

   

   Re: Ions
   
   So it would be:
   CN- is Cyanide
   O2- is Oxide
   OH- is Hydroxide?

    

   cheerspens, Mar 21, 2010

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