Unit 2

Question 1

List the first 10 prefixes for molecular compounds

Answer 1

Mono, di, tri, tetra, penta, hexa, hepta, octa, Nona, deca

Question 2

Describe an ionic compound

Answer 2

Formed between metal and non metal. Occurs when an element gains or loses electrons

Question 3

Describe combustion

Answer 3

A hydrocarbon and oxygen react to form carbon dioxide and water in the prescience of heat

CH + O2 -> H2O + CO2