Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What are Compounds?
A
Two or more chemically joined elements
2
Q
Which particle is used when making bonds?
A
Electrons
3
Q
What is IONIC bonding?
A
Metal and Non-Metal
Metal loses electrons to form positive ions
Non-Metal gains electrons to form negative ions
The OPPOSITE charge of the ions means the are strongly attracted to eachother
4
Q
What is COVALENT bonding?
A
A compound formed from non-metals consists of molecules.
Each atom shares an electron with another atom
You can share multiple electrons, to fill up the outer shell
5
Q
Are the properties of original elements similar to the resulting compound?
A
No, they can be totally different
