The correct name for the ionic compound SrI2 is strontium diiodide. In this compound, strontium (Sr) has a +2 charge, and iodine (I) has a -1 charge. Since there are two iodine atoms for each strontium atom, the prefix "di-" is used to indicate the presence of two iodide ions.
What is the correct name for the ionic compound, SrI2?
? strontium diiodide
? sulfur iodide
? sulfur iodine
? strontium iodide
? iodine strontide
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