Molecular compounds Flashcards
1
Q
made of one type of atom
A
Element
2
Q
made of 2 or more type of atoms
A
Compound
3
Q
compound with two or more non-metals joined together
A
Molecular Compound
4
Q
What bonds do molcular compound use?
A
covalent bonds
5
Q
Properties of molecular compounds
A
POOR conductors of electricity
Can be solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature (Low melting point)
Many do NOT dissolve in water
Do NOT keep crystal shape when ground up