Unit Test 2 Review Flashcards
Covalent bond
Formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Molecule
Neutral group of atoms joined together by a covalent bond.
Diatomic molecule
Molecule consisting of two atoms of the same element.
HOFBrICl
Molecular compound
Compound composed of molecules
Formula unit
The lowest whole number ratio of ions in an ionic compound.
What are the ten prefixes used in molecular compounds?
Mono Di Tri Tetra Penta Hexa Helta Octa Nona Deca
How are cations named?
Name of metal followed by the word ion or cation.
Ex: ca 2+= calcium ion(cation)
How are anions named?
Stem of the nonmetal with the suffix ide. Followed by anion.
Example: S 2- = sulfide anion
Polyatomic ion
Is composed of more than one atom, but behaves as one unit with one charge.
Ex: Ammonium= NH4+
What does an -ite and -ate ending tell us?
- ite ending means their is one less oxygen atom.
- ate ending means their is one more oxygen atom than an ite ending.
Example= SO4 2- = sulfate SO3 2-= sulphite
Monoatomic ion
A single atom with a positive or negative charge resulting from the lose or gain of valence electrons.
Binary compound
A compound composed of two elements.
Ex: AlBr3
What are the 4 Symbols to indicate state?
S= solid
G=gas
L=liquid
Aq= aqueous(dissolved in water)
What are the five types of reactions?
Synthesis Decomposition Single replacement Double replacement Combustion
Most decomposition reactions require —
Heat
Forms of heat, light, or electricity