Ionic Formula Writing and Naming - Ternary

Writing formulas for ternary compounds is similar to writing formulas for binary compounds. The word ternary is derived from a Latin word meaning “composed of three parts.” The only thing that changes when you are writing ternary chemical formulas is that the compounds are composed of three elements instead of two. Before you investigate how to write ternary compounds, review some information on writing chemical formulas. In this activity, use the drop-down menu to match each question with the correct answer. Then, click SUBMIT to check your response(s). Click on the interactivity thumbnail, and then click NEXT to get started.