A binary compound will contain atoms of only two elements. If the binary compound only contains nonmetal elements its name will begin with the prefix tetra.
one metal and one non-metal
a cation and an anion
Contains exactly 2 different elements
a non-metal and metal
cation
cation
cation (apex)
Tritechnetium tetraphosphide
Tin Oxide
silver chlorate
cation
cation (apex)
Binary ionic compounds are named by writing the name of the action, followed by the name of the anion. Potassium bromide is an example of an ionic compound.
cadmium oxide
Tritechnetium tetraphosphide
Tin Oxide
silver chlorate
Lithium nitride
Aluminum Sulfide
silver(I) chloride
Strontium Selenide
electronegative