Differentiating Atoms, Molecules, and Ions (2)

Question 1

a charged particle that consists of only one atom

Answer 1

Monatomic Ion

Question 2

-ions that more than one type of atom

-are held together by strong covalent bonds

Answer 2

Polyatomic Ion

Question 3

How are ionic compounds formed?

Answer 3

● Made from the combination of cautions and anions

● Held together by strong electrostatic forces between

● oppositely charged ions

● electrically neutral

● Solid at room temperature

● requires high temperature to break the attraction of ions and melt the compound

Question 4

Types of Ionic Compounds:

-species that conduct electricity when dissolved in water as ions are free to move in solution.

Answer 4

Strong Electrolytes

Question 5

Types of Ionic Compounds:

-species that do not conduct
electricity

Answer 5

Nonelectrolytes