Which statement describes how the binary ionic compound cacl2 is named? the nonmetal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the metal is named first, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the nonmetal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide. the metal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.

The nonmetal is named second, and the ending is replaced with -ide.

Explanation: Binary ionic compounds are named by writing the name of the metal first without any prefix or suffix followed by the name of the non metal ending with ide, ate or ite depending upon the presence of non metal.

Here is a binary ionic compound formed by metal and non metal and thus is named as calcium chloride.