C1.3 Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What joins together to make a compound?
A
Atoms
2
Q
What is a compound?
A
They are substances formed from 2 or more elements
3
Q
What does making bonds involve?
A
Giving, taking or sharing electrons.
4
Q
How do you separate compounds?
A
You have to do a chemical reaction
5
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
A covalent bond is formed between non metal atoms, which combine together by sharing electrons.
6
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
Ionic bonding occurs between positive and negative ions, which attract each other and bind together to form ionic compounds.
7
Q
Formulas show what atoms are in a compound. So:
Carbon + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide
C + O O = CO2
What is a NaCl compound and a HCI compound?
A
- Sodium Chloride
2. Hydrochloric Acid
