Compounds containing three or more elements (at least one polyatomic ion)
Ternary Compounds
An ionic compound that is composed of cations bonded to anions , other than oxide or hydroxide ions
Salt
Cation than anion
Na3PO4 = Sodium phosphate
Na3PO4 = Sodium phosphate
Rules for naming Compounds with polyatomic ions
Roman Numerals
Fe(NO3)2 = Iron (II) Nitrate
Fe(NO3)2 = Iron (II) Nitrate
Transition metals must have
Balance charges
Sodium Nitrate = NaNO3
Sodium Nitrate = NaNO3
Rules for writing formulas