Topic 6: Chemical Compounds Flashcards
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Molecular Compound
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- Formed by a non-metallic and non-metallic element
- Formed when atoms are shared
- Does not form ions in solutions
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Ionic Compounds
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- Metalic element and non metallic element
- produces ion in solution
- transfer atoms
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Molecule
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- smallest independent unit
- cluster of atoms
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Diatomic molecule
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- molecules made up of two atoms from the same elements
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Ionic Compound
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- Made up of metallic elements
- Formed when an atom gains or looses an electron
- Forms ions in solutions
- Can conduct electricity
- Solid at room temperature
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How to Name Ionic Compounds
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- Write the full names of the first and second element
- Change the ending of the second element to “ide”
*Some elements have more than one charge. To figure out what charge is being used a Roman numeral is added.
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Conductivity
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- Substances ability to carry an electric current
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