1.5: Classifying Compounds

Question 1

What are the 3 classes of compounds that are possible?

Answer 1

nonmetal-nonmetal, metal-metal, nonmetal-nonmetal

Question 2

Define ionic compounds

Answer 2

metal-nonmetal (NaCl), solids only in SATP

Question 3

Define molecular compounds

Answer 3

nonmetal-nonmetal (SO2)

Question 4

Define alloys

Answer 4

metal-metal combinations

Question 5

Define acids

Answer 5

solids, liquids, or gases as pure compounds at SATP that form conducting aqueous solutions that make blue litmus paper red, only do this while dissolved in water

Question 6

Define bases

Answer 6

compounds whose aqueous solutions make red litmus paper turn blue

Question 7

Define neutra

Answer 7

do not affect litmus paper at all

Question 8

Define polyatomic ions

Answer 8

ions containing a group of atoms with a net positive charger or a negative charge

Question 9

Define formula unit

Answer 9

an ionic compound is a representation of the simplest whole number ratio of ions

Question 10

Define empirical formula

Answer 10

another name for the simplest formula unit

Question 11

Define hydrates

Answer 11

are compounds that decompose at relatively low temperatures to produce water an associated compound