Which statement describes how the binary ionic compound kbr is named? the nonmetal is named first, and the name is unchanged. the metal is named first, and the name is unchanged. the nonmetal is named second, and the name is unchanged. the metal is named second, and the name is unchanged.

b The metal is named first, and the name is unchanged.

a 20-cm-long, cylindrical graphite (pure carbon) rod is inserted into an oxidizing atmosphere at 1145 k and 1.013 x 105 pa pressure. the oxidizing process is limited by the diffu- sion of oxygen counterflow to the carbon monoxide that is formed on the cylindrical surface.