Question

The names of simple negative ions are derived from the names of parent elements by changing the ending to____​

Answer 1

The names of simple negative ions are derived from the names of parent elements by changing the ending to -ide and adding the word 'ion'.

• When an atom is formed which has either more or less number of electrons than the parent atom and hence carries a net electrical charge, it is known as an ion.
• An ion that has gained one or more electrons is said to be a negative ion or an anion.
• For the given element, the name of its anion consists of the stem of the element's name, the suffix '-ide', and the word ion.
• For example: $Cl^-$, a monoatomic anion, is called 'Chloride ion'.