What are binary compounds?
1 Answer
Jan 12, 2017
Explanation:
The prefix bi means "two". In chemistry, binary compounds are compounds that contains exactly two different elements.
Thus, compounds with polyatomic ions are not binary compounds.
E.g. Binary Compounds:
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E.g. Not Binary Compounds:
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Note that certain acids are binary compounds.
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