M4 Periodic Table: Chemical Change
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Combination Reaction: Metal + Nonmetal
So, names of all compounds formed by the combination of a metal and iodine have the format: name of metal followed by iodide.
As a matter of fact, compounds containing iodine and a metal are referred to as iodides.
–That is, zinc iodide, aluminum iodide, sodium iodide, magnesium iodide are examples of iodides.
You also observed some reactions between oxygen and other elements.
–Sodium + oxygen à sodium oxide
–Magnesium + oxygen à magnesium oxide
In other words, compounds of consisting of an element and oxygen are referred to as oxides.