Molecular Compounds

Question 1

Naming Rules

Answer 1

Write the names of both elements in the same order as the formula.
Change the ending of the second element to “ide”.
Add prefixes to both molecules (but never add “mono” on the first element).

H2Cl = Dihydrogen Monochloride
NBr4 = Nitrogen tetrabromide

Prefixes:
1- Mono
2- Di
3- Tri
4- Tetra
5- Penta
6- Hexa
7- Hepta
8- Octa
9- nona
10- Deca

Question 2

What bond are molecular compounds

Answer 2

Covalent: Two (or more) non-metals sharing valence electrons

Question 3

How do molecular (covalent) bonds form

Answer 3

Two or more non-metals saring electrons in order to have full-valence shells. This sharing bonds them, creating a molecule

Question 4

What are di-atomic atoms

Answer 4

HOFBrINCl, these elements are found naturally in pairs so they can have full-valences

Hydrogen: H2
Oxygen: O2
Flourine: F2
Bromine: Br2
Iodide: I2
Nitrogen: N2
Chlorine: Cl2

Question 5

Traits of molecular compounds

Answer 5

can be solids, liquids, or gasses
not good at conducting electricity
can dissolve in water, though some are more soluble than others