The correct name for Cd²⁺ is _____. A) monocadmium ion B) cadmium(II)ion C) cadmium(2)ion D) cadmium(I)ion E) cadmium

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The prefix "mono" is not necessary because cadmium is only present once in the compound. Since sulfur has a charge of -2 and there are two sulfurs, the total charge of sulfur in the compound is -4. For the compound to be neutral, the charge on cadmium must be +2. Therefore, the correct name for the compound is cadmium(II) ion. The other answer choices are incorrect as they do not follow proper naming conventions for ions.

The Correct Name for Cd2+ Is _____

The Correct Name for Cd²⁺ Is _____