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).
Gestation lasts about 12 months and each pregnancy produces one calf. Females nurse their young from nipples on each side of their genital slit until the calf is between 18 and 20 months. Bottlenosed dolphins reproduce every 3 to 6 years, with females usually becoming pregnant soon after their calf is weaned.