1st semester final review #5: Ionic vs Molecular Compounds

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What does the chemical formula for an ionic compound represent?

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One formula unit (a ratio)

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound: CaO, NaOH, BaCl2, Br2?

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Br2

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What is the formula for Tricarbon Octahydride?

Back

C3H8

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What is the formula for dinitrogen trioxide?

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N2O3

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a molecular compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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How do you identify an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds typically consist of a metal and a non-metal.

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How do you identify a molecular compound?

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Molecular compounds are usually formed between non-metals.

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What is the difference between a formula unit and a molecule?

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A formula unit refers to the lowest whole number ratio of ions in an ionic compound, while a molecule is a group of atoms bonded covalently.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in molecular compound names?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.