Which Ion Is Incorrectly Named

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which ion is incorrectly named?

• A) K⁺ potassium ion
• B) Ni²⁺ nickel(II) ion
• C) Cr⁴⁺ chromium(IV) ion
• D) Ba²⁺ barium ion
• E) Ca²⁺ calcium(II) ion

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