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What special label do you have to use when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

A) Roman Numerals
B) Greek Numerals

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Naming Ionic compounds with transition metals requires the use of a roman numeral. The charge of the metal ion must be written in the name of the compound with a roman numeral. This is because transition metals can have more than one valence (or charge).

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