Ternary Ionic Compounds

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What is a ternary ionic compound?

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A ternary ionic compound is a compound composed of three different elements, typically consisting of a metal cation and a polyatomic anion.

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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 bonded together, which can act as a single unit in chemical reactions.

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What is the formula for Barium Hydroxide?

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Ba(OH)₂

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What is the name of the polyatomic ion OH⁻?

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Hydroxide

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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 and the polyatomic ion, then combine their names, with the cation name first.

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What is the formula for Copper(I) Sulfate?

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Cu₂SO₄

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What is the name of NaMnO₄?

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Sodium Permanganate

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What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

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The sulfate ion has a charge of -2.

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What is the difference between a binary and a ternary ionic compound?

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A binary ionic compound consists of two elements, while a ternary ionic compound consists of three different elements.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH₄)₂SO₄