molecular compounds

What is a molecular compound?

Two anions with a prefix

Prefix for 1

Mono

Prefix for 2

Di

Prefix for 3

Tri

Prefix for 4

Tetra

Prefix for 5

Penta

Prefix for 6

Hexa

Prefix for 7

Hepta

Prefix for 8

Octa

Prefix for 9

Nona

Prefix for 10

Deca

Name 3 characteristics of multivalent compounds

Solid, liquid or gas at room temperature, forms solutions that do not conduct electricity, shares electrons

What is a diatomic molecule?

More than two non-metal elements bonded together

What are diatomic elements that form molecules?

N₂ (nitrogen),

O₂ (oxygen),

F₂ (fluorine),

Cl₂ (chlorine),

Br₂ (bromine),

I₂ (iodine),

H₂ (hydrogen)

What are the polyatomic elements that form molecules?

P₄ (phosphorus),

S₈ (sulfur)

How would you write BrO₃(g)?

Bromine trioxide

How would you write S₂Cl₆(s)?

Disulfur hexachloride