Chapter 5 Flashcards
Describe the 4 properties of Metals
1 - efficient conduction of heat & electricity
2 - malleable
3 - ductility
4 - lustrous or shiny
Do noble gasses combine with others?
no
What are diatomic molecules?
molecules made up of two atoms
What is the name of an atom that has had electrons taken away?
cation
What is the charge of a cation?
positive
What is an atom called when it has gained electrons?
anion
At room temperature, what phase are metals usually found in?
solid form
When a metal has lost one or more electrons, what is it called?
cation
+’ve charge
When a non metal gains one or more electrons, what is it called?
anion
-‘ve charge
Describe Type I compounds
metals presents only 1 type of cation
Describe Type II compounds
metal presents < 2 cations w/ different charges
What is hydrogen called in its anion form?
hydride
When naming Type I ionic compounds, which is named first, the anion, or the cation
cation
When naming Type II Bionary Iconic Compounds, a Roman numeral is used between the cation and anion when what is going on with the metal?
There are various electrical charges available to that element, it distinguishes between the options
What are polyatomic Ions?
charged entities composed of several atoms bound together
