Chemistry basics Flashcards
Cation
A metal
Ionic compound
Metal + Non-metal
Molecular compound
Non-metal + Non-metal
Anion
Can be a non-metal or poly atomic ion
Molecule
Atoms joined together by covalent bonds.
Covalent bonds
A bond where atoms share valence electrons.
Diatomic Molecules
2 atoms of SAME element, considered to form a molecular substance.
The 7 Diatomic molecules
Hydrogen = H2
Nitrogen = N2
Oxygen = O2
Flourine = F2
Chlorine = Cl2
Bromine = Br2
Iodine = l2
Special cases :
P4 & S8
Prefixes
Mono,Di,Tri,Tetra,Penta,Hexa,Hepta,Octa,Nona,Deca
Water
H20
Hydrogen Peroxide
H2O2
Methane
CH4
Ammonia
NH3
Laughing gaz
N2O
Glucose
C6H12O6
Surcose
C12H22O11
Ozone
O3
(I) Baking Soda
NaHCO3
(I) Limestone
CaCO3
Left of Stairs
(METALS) They carry a overall positive charge. (AS IONS)
Right of Stairs
(NON METALS) They carry a overall negative charge. (AS IONS)
Multivalent Ions
- Use Roman numerals (charge on cations).
- Most common listed on the top.
Polyatomic Ions
More than 2 capital letters and more than 1 type of atom in ion.