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  • Understanding Ionic Compounds: Ions Ending in -ide
    Ions with names ending in "-ide" are typically monatomic anions, meaning they are negatively charged ions formed from a single atom.

    Here are some examples:

    * Chloride (Cl⁻)

    * Fluoride (F⁻)

    * Bromide (Br⁻)

    * Iodide (I⁻)

    * Oxide (O²⁻)

    * Sulfide (S²⁻)

    * Nitride (N³⁻)

    * Phosphide (P³⁻)

    There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as:

    * Cyanide (CN⁻) - This is a polyatomic anion (containing multiple atoms)

    * Hydroxide (OH⁻) - This is also a polyatomic anion

    However, in general, if you see an ion name ending in "-ide", it's safe to assume it's a monatomic anion.

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