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Ionic Compound Name Calculator

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This calculator helps determine the name of an ionic compound based on the cation and anion provided.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Cation and Anion in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Compound Name in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Sodium Chloride

Cation: Sodium (Na+); Anion: Chloride (Cl-)

Compound Name: Sodium Chloride

Magnesium Oxide

Cation: Magnesium (Mg2+); Anion: Oxide (O2-)

Compound Name: Magnesium Oxide

Aluminum Oxide

Cation: Aluminum (Al3+); Anion: Oxide (O2-)

Compound Name: Aluminum Oxide

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