compound junk Flashcards
1
Q
whats a compound
A
mix of 2 or more elements
2
Q
what are the 2 kinds of compounds
A
covalent and ionic
3
Q
what are polyatomic ions
A
groups of atoms joined by covalent bonds and have a ion charge
4
Q
how do compounds form
A
by by chemical bonds holding together 2 or more atoms which makes them considered a compound
5
Q
explain covalent compound
A
they are always made out of non metals
6
Q
examples of covalent compounds
A
water, carbon dioxide
7
Q
explain ionic compound
A
made with metals and non metals. they will either gain or loose electrons with each other so they can become stable.
8
Q
explain a molecule
A
group of atoms bound by sharing one or more pairs of electrons
9
Q
what does poly mean
A
many
