Polyatomic alkaline earth containing

Spectroscopy and (Photochemistry of Polyatomic Alkaline Earth Containing Molecules (Bemath). 

SPECTROSCOPY AND PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF POLYATOMIC ALKALINE EARTH CONTAINING MOLECULES... 

For an ionic compound, you must next decide whether the metal forms only one type of ion or more than one type of ion. Group lA (alkali) mefals. Group 2A (alkaline earth) metals, and aluminum will always form only one type of ion (Figure 4.14). Most of the transition metals will form more fhan one type of ion. Once you have identified the type of ionic compound, name if according to fhe scheme in fhe chart. If the ionic compound contains a polyatomic ion—something you must learn to recognize by familiarity—insert the name of the polyatomic ion in place of the metal (positive polyatomic ion) or the nonmetal (negative polyatomic ion). 

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