Ionic vs Molecular Compounds Flashcard

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What holds atoms together in ionic compounds?

Back

Opposite charges.

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What type of compound is lithium nitrate?

Back

Ionic.

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What type of compound is sulfur dioxide (SO2)?

Back

Covalent.

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Which element is an exception to being a nonmetal even though it's on the nonmetal side of the periodic table?

Back

Hydrogen.

Front

What is propanol (C3H8O) made of?

Back

Nonmetals only.

Front

Define ionic compound.

Back

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

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Define molecular (covalent) compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms.

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What is the general property of ionic compounds?

Back

They typically have high melting and boiling points.

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What is the general property of molecular compounds?

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They usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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What is the role of electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.