Chapter 3 Lecture Cont. Flashcards
1
Q
what are molecules ?
A
they are uncharged groups of atoms connected to one another by COVALENT BONDS
2
Q
what are molecular formulas?
A
formulas that are used to list the number of each type of atom that is not present (does not show how atoms are connected)
3
Q
what is the formula weight?
A
(this is only seen in IONIC COMPOUNDS) the sum of the atomic weights of the elements in the formula of an ionic compound
4
Q
what is the molecular weight?
A
(this is only seen in COVALENT BONDS)
the sum of the atomic weight of the elements in the formula of a MOLECULE
5
Q
molar mass
A
MOLAR MASS = FORMULA WEIGHT OF AN IONIC COMPOUND