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What are binary and tertiary compounds?

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A binary compound is a compound that contains two different element (for example; NaCl, Fe₂S₃, Co₃O₄).

A tertiary compound is a compound that contains three different elements (for example; CuInS₂).

Similarly, a quaternary compound contains four elements (for example; YBaCuO₇)

All of these terms are normally only used to describe inorganic compounds.

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