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What is the difference between the composition of binary ionic and binary molecular compounds?
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∙ 15y ago
Binary molecular (covalent) compounds are named according to the number of atoms in the compound. Each number has it's own prefix.
List of Prefixes:
mono-
di-
tri-
tetra-
penta-
hexa-
hepta-
octa-
nona-
deca-
For example:
CO2 = Carbon dioxide
Br2O7 = Dibromine heptoxide (note "a" is sometimes excluded for word flow)
Br4Cl8 = Tetrabromine octachloride
In comparison, ionic compounds don't have prefixes but the anion (second ion) always has the suffix "-ide"
For example:
Li2O- Lithium oxide
CaBr2- Calcium bromide
Al2O3- Aluminum oxide
The reason you don't need prefixes to specify the number of ions in an ionic compound is because the charges of the two atoms add to zero (you could figure it out if you wanted to based on the given information).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoMolecular compounds contain only non-metals (carbon, hydrogen, phosphorus), while ionic compounds contain at least one metal (zinc, manganese, iron) and at least one non-metal.
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What is the difference between molecular compounds and molecular element?
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What is the difference between ionic and molecular compound?
Ionic compounds contain ionic compounds whereas molecular compounds contain covalent bonds in their molecules.
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)
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to the?
strengths of attraction between the particles in the compounds
Is the composition of an ionic compound formed by two or more nonmetallic elements?
Ionic compounds do not form between nonmetallic elements. Nonmetallic elements form covalent bonds, and form molecular compounds. Ionic compounds are generally formed by metals and nonmetals.
What is the difference between molecular compounds and molecular element?
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What is the difference between ionic and molecular compound?
Ionic compounds contain ionic compounds whereas molecular compounds contain covalent bonds in their molecules.
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.
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)
The properties of both ionic and molecular compounds are related to the?
strengths of attraction between the particles in the compounds
Is the composition of an ionic compound formed by two or more nonmetallic elements?
Ionic compounds do not form between nonmetallic elements. Nonmetallic elements form covalent bonds, and form molecular compounds. Ionic compounds are generally formed by metals and nonmetals.
What is the difference in bonding between CoC 2 and COCL2?
Hypothetically speaking, this has to do with the molecular bonding of ions between the two compounds. i may be off a little bit.
What are characteristics of molecular compounds?
Molecular (more correct is covalent) compounds have covalent bonds; electrons are shared between two atoms.
Why it is important to be able to tell the difference between compounds and mixtures?
For science and all technologies is important to knowv the composition of materials we work.
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