A simple cation (obtained from a single atom) takes its name from the name of the element. 3. A simple anion (obtained from a single atom) is named by taking the first part of the element name (the root) and adding the letters IDE. 4. Write the name for the compound by combining the names of the ions.
1 Blue whales give birth after 11 â 12 months of pregnancy and it is estimated that female whales give birth every 2 â 3 years.  killer whale have a pregnancy period of 15 â 18 months, however it is believed that the average pregnancy period is about 17 months. (Females killer whales give birth every 3 â 5 years).
Life Cycle. At birth, a blue whale calf is the largest baby on earth: approximately 8 m long and weighing about 4 tons. They grow at a rate of 90 kg and one inch per day and wean after 7-8 months, once they have reached about 15 m in length, to follow the normal migration pattern alone.They reach sexual maturity at 5-10 years.ife Cycle. At birth, a blue whale calf is the largest baby on earth: approximately 8 m long and weighing about 4 tons. They grow at a rate of 90 kg and one inch per day and wean after 7-8 months, once they have reached about 15 m in length, to follow the normal migration pattern alone.