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Module 5 - Molecules And Ions V5 Flashcards

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1
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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and are used in bonding.

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true

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What is one similarity between empirical formulas and molecular formulas?

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they are both types of molecules

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Some molecules are formed through covalent bonds. Covalent bonds…

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form when two or more atoms share their valence electrons between each other to gain stability.

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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons.

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true

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An atom that has lost one or more electrons resulting in a positive charge is the definition for which term?

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cation

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An ionic compound is a group of atoms with either a positive or negative charge.

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false

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What is the name of the ionic compound KCl?

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potassium chloride

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Chemical nomenclature refers to the systematic naming and formula writing for chemical substances.

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true

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9
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Which of the following is not a diatomic molecule?

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He2

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An isomer is two or more organic molecules with the same molecular formula, but different molecular structures.

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true

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Hydrocarbons contain only…

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carbon and hydrogen

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A carbon chain that contains an -OH group replacing a hydrogen is called an alkane.

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false

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a compound…

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consists of two or more elements.

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Molecules are formed by ________ bonds when elements share ________ with each other.

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covalent; electrons

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15
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Which of the following is an empirical formula?

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NH3

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An experiment must be conducted to find a molecular formula.

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true

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17
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A scientist conducts an experiment involving methane gas, CH₄, and determines the molar mass of the sample to be 48g/mol. What is the molecular formula?

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C3H12

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18
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Ions are classified between two types based on their…

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charge

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19
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Cations ______ electrons resulting in a positive charge.

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lose

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20
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In hydrochloric acid, HCl, hydrogen is the _____ and chlorine is the _____.

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cation; anion

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21
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Anions are usually formed from…

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nonmetals

22
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Boron has a charge of _____ and is considered a ______.

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+3; cation

23
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The charge of fluorine (F) is…

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-1

24
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What ionic compound will form from the bonding of sodium and the sulfate ions?

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Na2SO4

25
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When hydrogen and chlorine bond to form hydrochloric acid, the compound is…

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neutral

26
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When naming binary ionic compounds, the _____ is first and the ______ ends in -ide.

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cation; anion

27
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What is the correct formula for magnesium iodide?

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Mgl2

28
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Binary molecules are always composed of a metal and a nonmetal.

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false

29
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What is the correct name for the binary compound P₂O₅ ?

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diphosphorus pentoxide

30
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What is the name of a six carbon chain alkane?

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hexane

31
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What is the name for a two carbon alkane chain with an alcohol group replacing one of the hydrogens?

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ethanol

32
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Two lab partners conduct an experiment with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and find that the molar mass is 68 g/mol. Calculate the molecular formula.

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H4O4

33
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Two or more elements chemically combined is the definition of which term?

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compound

34
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Which is an example of an empirical formula? (Select all that apply.)

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CH2, CH3, C2O3

35
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Which is an example of a molecular formula?

A

C4H6O2

36
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If the molecular formula is C4H6O10, what is its empirical formula?

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C2H3O5

37
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Which of the following is not one of the diatomic molecules?

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He2

38
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An atom that has gained one or more electrons resulting in a negative charge is the definition for which term?

A

anion

39
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Which of the following is the correct ion charge for potassium?

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+1

40
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Which of the following is the correct charge for calcium?

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+2

41
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Within the ionic compound NaCO3, which atom or group of atoms is considered the cation?

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Na

42
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Within the ionic compound CaO, which atom or group of atoms is considered the anion?

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O

43
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What is the formula for the ionic compound barium iodide?

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Bal2

44
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What is the name of the binary molecular compound CO?

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carbon monoxide

45
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What is the formula for the binary molecular compound sulfur hexafluoride?

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SF6

46
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What is the formula for hydroiodic acid?

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HI (aq)

47
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What is the charge of the cation in K3N?

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+1

48
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Alcohols are different from alkanes because…

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their carbon chains replaced a hydrogen with a hydroxyl group

49
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What is the name of C5H12?

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pentane

50
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What is the name for a three carbon alkane chain?

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propane

51
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What is the formula for Hexanol?

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C6H13OH

52
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What is the name of C8H17OH?

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octanol

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