| Cation | Name | Anion | Name |
| H+ | Hydrogen | H- | Hydride |
| Li+ | Lithium | F- | Flouride |
| Na+ | Sodium | Cl- | Chloride |
| K+ | Potassium | Br- | Bromide |
| Cs+ | Cesium | I- | Iodide |
| Be2+ | Beryllium | O2- | Oxide |
| Mg2+ | Magnesium | S2- | Sulfide |
| Ca2+ | Calcium | N3- | Nitride |
| Ba2+ | Barium | P2- | Phosphide |
| Al3+ | Aluminum | ||
| Ag+ | Silver |