Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of elements form molecular bonds?
A
only nonmetals
2
Q
what are properties of molecular compounds?
A
Low melting and boiling points, poor conductivity
3
Q
which types of elements form binary ionic compounds?
A
metals and nonmetals
4
Q
Briefly explain how binary ionic bonding works
A
the metal looses an electron to become a cation, the nonmetal gains an electron to become an anion, the electric charges hold the two ions together
5
Q
properties of binary ionic compounds
A
