What is the ionic compound name for $O_{2}$ $O_2$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2014-03-29T15:33:23

O₂ is a covalent molecule of the element oxygen. It does not have an ionic name.

In ionic compounds such as Na₂O and MgO, O²⁻ is the oxide ion.

In ionic compounds such as Na₂O₂ and MgO₂, O₂²⁻ is the peroxide ion.

What is the ionic compound name for O_2O2O_2?