3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a molecular compound
A
A compound made up of NON METALS, meaning there are NO METALS PRESENT!!!
2
Q
What are the characteristics of a molecular compound?
A
- lower melting/boiling points than ionic
- non conductive
- can be listed as “s”, “L”, or “g”.
3
Q
Molecular compounds form when…
A
groups of atoms share electrons
4
Q
Do molecular compounds use prefix’s?
A
Yes!!!
they are non-metals
5
Q
Prefix’s
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A
mono
di
tri
tetra
penta
hexa
hepta
octa
nona
deca
6
Q
Write their chemical names!
NO2
S2Cl4
P2O5
A
Nitrogen dioxide (s)
Disulfer Tetrachloride (s)
Diphosphorus Pentoxide (s)
7
Q
Write their formulas!
dinitrogen tetrabromide
Dichlorine monoxide
glucose
A
N2Br4 (s)
Cl2O (g)
C6H12O6 (s)
