Chapter 2, Problem 57QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An example each of a binary compound and a ternary compound is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

A binary compound isone that is composed of the atoms of two different elements. These are the compounds that cannot be separated into simple substances using any chemical method. For example, $\text{CO,}\text{HCl}\text{and}\text{HF}$

A ternary compound contains three different elements. These compounds may be covalent or ionic. For example, ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\text{and}{\text{Na}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}$