Ch 5. Molecules and Compounds - Laney

Chem 30A

Ch 5. Molecules and Compounds

Chemical Formulas of Compounds

1. A given compound always has the same numbers and types of atoms (constant composi;on).

2. Each atom is represented by its element symbol. 3. The number of each type of atom is indicated by a

subscript to the right of the element symbol (Excep;on: If just one atom, no subscript). 4. Typically, the more metallic element is listed first.

Ex Probs

Molecular Compounds and Ionic Compounds

Types of Compounds

Molecular Compounds ? Covalent bond ? One unit: Molecule

Ionic Compounds ? Ionic bond ? One unit: Formula unit

H OH

+?

Chemical Bond

Chemical bond: A force that holds groups of atoms together and makes them func;on as a unit.

? Bonding involves just the electrons of atoms!

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