0
How do you distinguish between the formulas of binary ionic and binary molecular compounds?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Binary ionic compounds have 2 elements, the element on the left (cation) should be a metal (left side of the zig zag line), and the other element on the right should be nonmetal (right side of the zig zag line)
Binary molecular compounds have 2 NON METAL elements
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the difference between molecular compounds and molecular element?
mix
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to the?
strengths of attraction between the particles in the compounds
What is the difference between ionic and molecular compound?
Ionic compounds contain ionic compounds whereas molecular compounds contain covalent bonds in their molecules.
What are characteristics of molecular compounds?
Molecular (more correct is covalent) compounds have covalent bonds; electrons are shared between two atoms.
Describe the differences between molecular formulas and structural formulas for molecular compounds?
A molecular formula lists the numbers of the atoms of a specific element in a compound. A structural formula is a picture of how the atoms in a specific molecule are connected, with each atom represented by its chemical symbol. For example, oxygen's molecular formula is O2. Its structural formula is O-O.
What is the relationship between prefixes and molecular compounds?
the relationship between prefixes and molecular compounds is that, prefix are used to name molecular compounds.
What is the difference between molecular compounds and molecular element?
mix
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to the?
strengths of attraction between the particles in the compounds
What is the difference between ionic and molecular compound?
Ionic compounds contain ionic compounds whereas molecular compounds contain covalent bonds in their molecules.
What are characteristics of molecular compounds?
Molecular (more correct is covalent) compounds have covalent bonds; electrons are shared between two atoms.
How do you distinguish between a macro-molecular from molecular?
A macromolecule is formed from many molecules linked together in a chain and of course has a higher molecular mass.
Describe the differences between molecular formulas and structural formulas for molecular compounds?
A molecular formula lists the numbers of the atoms of a specific element in a compound. A structural formula is a picture of how the atoms in a specific molecule are connected, with each atom represented by its chemical symbol. For example, oxygen's molecular formula is O2. Its structural formula is O-O.
What is the chemical formula of a molecular compound called?
Molecular compounds are formed between two ionic bonds
How do molecular compounds achieve stability?
Intramolecular attraction forces between atoms.
Can you see difference between molecular compound from ionic compound with a microscope?
Yes, if the microscope's enlargement ability is adequate, you can see the crystalline structure in ionic compounds unlike in molecular compounds.
What is the difference between atomic mass an molecular mass?
Atomic mass is defined for atoms. Molecular mass is defined for molecules or compounds. Atoms bond with each other to form compounds.
Is Triphosphorous pentachloride ionic or molecular?
Molecular. If you compare the electronegativities of phosphorus and chlorine, the difference between them falls in a spectrum of molecular compounds. The quick and easy answers : 1) non metals only = molecular. 2) the prefixes in the name (tri =3, penta=5) are used for the naming of molecular compounds (and hydrates)
