Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic compound
A
The combination of a metal + non metal compounds are made when metals give up electrons and non metals gain electrons
2
Q
Covalent compound
A
A combination of a non metal + non metal
3
Q
Ionic lattice
A
Exists as a solid in the form of a lattice
+-+-
-+-+
4
Q
Polyatomic ions
A
Groups of atoms that are joined with covalent bonds (they behave as a single unit)
5
Q
What is always named first
A
Metal
6
Q
Non metal is always named…
A
Second and had the suffix
7
Q
Magnesium + bromine
A
Magnesium bromide
