Lesson 5: Naming Molecular Compounds Flashcards
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How are molecular compounds formed?
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- Formed when two or more non-metallic atoms bond together
- Formed when atoms share electrons (covalent bonds)
- Can be made up of atoms with the same element or different elements (molecular elements)
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Molecule
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- A neutral group of covalently bonded atoms
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Covalent Bond
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- When non-metal atoms become more stable by sharing valance electrons together
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Molecular Compound
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- Compounds consisting with molecules
non-metal plus non-metal
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Molecular Compound Properties
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- Formed by non-metals
- Solid, liquid or gas at room temp
- Insoluble
- Unconductable
- Low melting point (melt faster and at lower temps)
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Diatomic Molecules
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- compound composed of only two atoms
- Can be the same or different elements
Ex. Magic 7, Hydrogen
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Molecular Elements
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- Molecular compounds made up of two or more atoms of the same element
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Polyatomic Molecules
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- Charged covalently bonded group of atoms
- Like molecules but with a positive or negative charge
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