World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780618562763
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Chapter 4.1, Problem 3RQ
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The similarity in all types of binary compounds needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Binary compounds are the common chemical compounds, where they are made by the two distinct elements. Binary compounds are present in the crystals forms and they are composed of two different elements.

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Answer to Problem 3RQ

In the binary compounds, the anions are always written after the cations. The negative anions with the same charge and written as second in the formula.

Explanation of Solution

The binary compounds are made up of more than one each element. There are three types of binary compounds are present as ionic compounds, covalent compounds, binary acids. There are ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds are present between the binary compounds.

Conclusion

The properties of binary compounds are different from the parental elements. There are different types of bonds are present to connect two elements in binary compounds.

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