Test 1 Flashcards
Non metals form
Anions
Ions that form a single atom are called
Monatomic atoms
Ions with 2 or more atoms are called
Polyatomic ions
Elements with more than one possible charge are
Multivalent
Ionic compounds
Metal and nonmetal
Covalent
Nonmetal and nonmetal
Acid
H+anion
Binary compounds
Compounds that contain 2 different elements
Empirical formula
The chemical formula the shows the lowest whole number ratio of elements in a compound
Molecular formula
Chemical formula hat shows actual number of atoms in a molecule
Solubility
Ability of substance to dissolve in a solution
Precipitate
An insoluble ionic product of a chemical reaction
Double replacement (metathesis)
Reactions that “go to completion” produce a precipitate or water
Synthesis reactions
Nonmetallic oxides and water form…
Acids
Metallic carbonates form
Metallic oxides and carbon dioxides