Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
an atom or group of atoms that carries a positive or negative electric charge as a result of having lost or gained one or more electrons.
2
Q
What are ionic compounds?
A
A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.
3
Q
What are molecular compounds?
A
composed of two or more nonmetal atoms that share electrons with one another in a covalent bond.
