Question

Beryllium has a charge of +2, and bromine has a charge of –1. Which is the best name for the ionic bond that forms between them?

Answer 1

There are 2 elements:
Beryllium ( Be + 2 ), metal
Bromine ( Br - 1 ), non - metal
They form the ionic bond:
Be + Br2 → Be Br2
Naming the ionic compound:
on the 1st place is metal. On the 2nd place is non-metal. If compound is binary, use the element name and change ending to - ide .
Answer:
Beryllium Bromide.