Answer: The chemical name for [tex]Ca_3P_2[/tex] is calcium phosphide.
Explanation:
The given compound is an ionic compound. Ionic compound is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from 1 atom to another atom. The cation is formed by the loss of electrons by metals and anions are formed by gain of electrons by non metals.
The nomenclature of ionic compounds is given by:
- Positive ion is written first.
- The negative ion is written next and a suffix is added at the end of the negative ion. The suffix written is '-ide'.
Thus, the chemical name for [tex]Ca_3P_2[/tex] is calcium phosphide.
