Q: Like how a Normal C major chord differs from those chords where you play C, F, A
A: C, F, A is F major. to prove it, put the F on the bottom, then A above that, and C. looks just like a C chord in first position, except starting on F. you can also play a C chord as E, G, C. the notes in a triad (triad means a chord with 3 notes and no bass) can be in any order.