How can you name chemical compounds from their formulae in the following cases?
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If a compound contains three elements (tertiary compounds) one of which is oxygen

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Definition of formula
A chemical formula shows the elements that make up the compound and the numbers of atoms of each element in the smallest unit of that compound, be it a molecule or a formula unit.
Metals combine with polyatomic ions to give ionic compounds. Name the cation first (specifying the charge, if necessary), then the polyatomic ion as listed in the table above (or as derived from the rules which were given).

NaOH Sodium hydroxide
Ca(NO₃)₂ Calcium nitrate
(NH₄)₂SO₄ Ammonium sulfate
Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂ Magnesium acetate
NaHCO₃ Sodium hydrogen carbonate or sodium bicarbonate

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NaOH	Sodium hydroxide
Ca(NO₃)₂	Calcium nitrate
(NH₄)₂SO₄	Ammonium sulfate
Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂	Magnesium acetate
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How can you name chemical compounds from their formulae in the following cases?Give examples in support of your answerIf a compound contains three elements (tertiary compounds) one of which is oxygen

How can you name chemical compounds from their formulae in the following cases?
Give examples in support of your answer
If a compound contains three elements (tertiary compounds) one of which is oxygen