Definition

A chemical compound that has three oxygen atoms in each molecule.

Example

Sulfur trioxide is used in the production of sulfuric acid.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of trioxide compounds in chemistry?

Yeah, I think they contain three oxygen atoms, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how they can affect different reactions.

For sure, I love learning about how these elements interact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trioxide is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "oxide" (from the Greek "oxys", meaning acid or sharp, and "-ide", a suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound). The word refers to a chemical compound containing three oxygen atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, and 'oxide' referring to a compound with oxygen. This helps you remember that trioxide is a compound with three oxygen atoms.

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