Titanium forms different ionic oxides. One, TiO₂, is a white oxide used in paints. What is the proper name for TiO₂? A)titanium oxide B)titanium(IV) oxide C)titanium(II) oxide D)titanium oxide(II) E)titanium dioxide

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The proper naming convention for ionic compounds involves indicating the charge on the metal ion, which in this case is titanium. The formula TiO₂ indicates that there is one titanium ion (Ti4+) and one oxide ion (O2-) present in the compound, so the correct name is titanium(IV) oxide. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Titanium Forms Different Ionic Oxides