Mod 5 Lesson 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid?
A
Molecules that start with the element hydrogen (exception being H2O, which is water).
2
Q
What is a base?
A
Compounds that contain the anion hydroxide (OH-).
3
Q
What is a binary molecular compound?
A
A two element molecule.
4
Q
What is chemical nomenclature?
A
The naming and formula writing system for chemical substances.
5
Q
What are diatomic molecules?
A
Seven elements that in nature are found in pairs: nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and hydrogen.
6
Q
What is an ionic compound?
A
A compound formed through one or more ionic bonds.
7
Q
What is a molecule?
A
Two or more nonmetals formed through covalent bonds.
