Molecules And Ions

Question 1

Molecule

Answer 1

2 or more nonmetal atoms

Forms object with distinct properties

Question 2

Molecular Formula

Answer 2

Actual number of atoms in a compound

I.e. H2O2

Question 3

Empirical Formula

Answer 3

Simplest whole number ratio of elements in a compound

I.e. H2O2 -> HO

Question 4

Ionic compounds cannot be

Answer 4

Represented by a molecular formula

Question 5

Structural Formula

Answer 5

Shows bonds

Question 6

Subscripts to the left

Answer 6

Indicate atomic number and atomic mass

Question 7

Scripts to the right

Answer 7

How many atoms of that element are present

Question 8

Ions

Answer 8

Charged
+
-

Question 9

Cations

Answer 9

Electron REMOVED

+

Question 10

Anions

Answer 10

electron ADDED

-

Question 11

Metal atoms _____ electrons while nonmetals will _____

Answer 11

Lose

Gain

Question 12

Atoms gain or lose to become

Answer 12

Noble gasses

Question 13

Binary Ionic Compound

Answer 13

Metal Cation + Nonmetal Anion
With an ionic bond

Ie NaCl

Question 14

Molecular Compound

Answer 14

2+ NONMETALS only

Ie HO

Question 15

Compound with only

Answer 15

2 elements is a binary compound

Question 16

Symbol for _____ goes before _____

Answer 16

Metals
Nonmetals

Cation, anion