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When a cation and anion combine to form an ionic compound, the cation is usually written before the anion. I.e. NaCl
But with some ionic compounds like sodium acetate, it is written with the anion acetate written first. i.e. CH3COONa
Why like this?
But with some ionic compounds like sodium acetate, it is written with the anion acetate written first. i.e. CH3COONa
Why like this?