Chapter 3 Flashcards
If 2 elements combine to make a compound, and they are far away from each other there is a greater chance of them being?
Polar
Bi represents what in a compound name?
A Hydrogen molecule before the compound
Ionic bonds are between what elements?
Non-metals + Metals
Which compounds require prefixes when naming them?
Covalent Bonds
What structure are Ionic Compounds?
Crystalline
What structure are Covalent Bonds?
Crystalline or amorphous
What is a chemical bond?
The force of attraction between any 2 atoms in a compound.
What are Ionic Bonds?
A transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.
What are Covalent Bonds?
A chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Any bond with Flourine will cause the compound to be…?
Polar
What is electronegativity?
How much an element can attract electrons in a chemical bond.
Which element has the highest Electronegativity?
Fluorine
Bonds between non-metals and non-metals are?
Covalent Bonds
What does the (ic) at the end of a compound mean?
A higher charge
What does (ous) at the end of a compound mean?
A lower charge