ch 5

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What is a binary compound?

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A chemical compound composed of only two different elements.

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What is a binary ionic compound?

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A compound consisting of a metal and a non-metal ionically bonded together.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded, or of a metal complex that acts as a single unit.

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What is an oxyanion?

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A polyatomic ion that contains oxygen.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) and can neutralize a base.