Chapter 7: Chemical Names And Formula Flashcards
From which two sides do ionic compounds form?
Right left
From which two sides do molecular compounds form?
Right right
Diatomic molecules
Elements whose atoms are paired when found in their elemental form
What are the elements of the diatomic molecules?
H, O, F, Br, I, N, Cl
Ions
A particle that has an electrical charge
What combo of elements makes up ionic molecules?
Metal and non metals
another name for ionic compounds
Salts
What is the sum of the charges in an ionic compound?
Zero
Metals that form positive charged ions; list and number
Alkali metals and hydrogen: +1
Alkali earth metals: +2
Boron and scandium families: +3
Nonmetals that form negative ions (families and charge)
Noble gases: 0 Halogens: -1 Oxygen family: -2 Nitrogen: -3 Carbon only: -4
List the prefixes
Di Tri Tetra Penta Hexa Hepta Octa Nona Deca