Ternary Ionic Compounds

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What is a ternary ionic compound?

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A ternary ionic compound is a compound that consists of three different elements, typically one or more metal ions and one or more polyatomic ions.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded together, which can act as a single unit in chemical reactions.

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What is the formula for magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)₂

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What is the name of the compound AgCN?

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Silver Cyanide

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What is the name of the compound Ba(OH)₂?

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Barium Hydroxide

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What is the formula for calcium carbonate?

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CaCO₃

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How do you determine the name of a ternary ionic compound?

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To name a ternary ionic compound, identify the cation (usually a metal) and the polyatomic ion, then combine their names.

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What is the charge of the hydroxide ion (OH⁻)?

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The hydroxide ion has a charge of -1.

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What is the charge of the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻)?

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The carbonate ion has a charge of -2.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas like Mg(OH)₂?

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Parentheses indicate that the polyatomic ion (OH) is a group that is counted as a single unit in the formula.