Basic Chemistry Terminology

Question 1

Ionic Compounds

Answer 1

Are formed once a metal and a non metal combine by the transfer of electrons, which also forms solids.

Question 2

Molecular Compounds

Answer 2

Form when two nonmetals atoms share electrons, the bond that causes this attraction is called a covalent bond.

Question 3

Ionic Compounds Characteristics

Answer 3

Metal and Non metal, bond through the transfer of electrons between atoms, has a usually high water solubility and a generally high melting and boiling temperatures. For electrical conductivity it is good when molten or in solution.

Question 4

Molecular Compounds Characteristics

Answer 4

Non metal only, covalent bond-sharing of electrons, can be a gas, liquid, or solid, water solution is variable, melting and boiling temperature is generally low, while its electrical conductivity is also poor.

Question 5

Non metal

Answer 5

An element that is not a metal and will share electrons to complete valence electrons shells.

Question 6

Covalent Bond

Answer 6

A bond in which two non metals share electrons.