Elements that typically end in "-ide" are often nonmetals or anions formed from nonmetals. Common examples include chloride (Cl⁻), fluoride (F⁻), bromide (Br⁻), and iodide (I⁻). These names are usually used to denote the negatively charged ions that result from these elements when they gain electrons. Additionally, "-ide" can also refer to compounds formed between these elements and metals, such as sodium chloride (NaCl) or calcium fluoride (CaF₂).
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