Unit 4 Flashcards
Define the word compound
A substance of 2 or more different atoms that are chemically bonded
What is a molecule
It is a cluster of atoms
All compounds are…
Molecules
Are all molecules compounds
No because some are made up of 2 or more of the same atom
How do you separate a compound
Through a chemical reaction
Name of molecules with only one atom
Diatomic molecule
Molecular compounds charges
2 of the same. (Typically both negative ions)
Ionic compound charges
Cat ion and anion (negative and positive)
Why is a ionic compound typically made of a metal and a non-metal?
The metals on the periodic table always form positive ions and non-metals always negwtive
What is the subscript in a chemical formulas job
Tells you how many of a specific atom their is in a compound
