Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

4. Molecular Compounds

Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

GOB Chemistry

4. Molecular Compounds

Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

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Problem 152b

Textbook Question

Classify each of the following as ionic or molecular, and name each:
b. Cl₂O₇

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Step 1: Determine if the compound is ionic or molecular. Ionic compounds are formed between metals and nonmetals, while molecular compounds are formed between nonmetals. Cl₂O₇ consists of chlorine (Cl) and oxygen (O), both of which are nonmetals, so it is a molecular compound.

Step 2: Identify the type of molecular compound. Cl₂O₇ is a binary molecular compound, meaning it consists of two different nonmetal elements.

Step 3: Apply the rules for naming molecular compounds. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element. The prefix 'di-' is used for two chlorine atoms, and the prefix 'hepta-' is used for seven oxygen atoms.

Step 4: Combine the prefixes with the element names. The name of the first element (chlorine) remains unchanged, while the second element (oxygen) ends with '-ide.' This gives 'dichlorine heptoxide.'

Step 5: Verify the name and classification. The compound is molecular, and its name is 'dichlorine heptoxide,' following the standard naming conventions for molecular compounds.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed through the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). They typically consist of a metal and a non-metal, where the metal donates electrons to the non-metal, resulting in a transfer of charge. This leads to the formation of a crystalline structure with high melting and boiling points.

Molecular Compounds

Molecular compounds are formed when two or more non-metals share electrons through covalent bonds. These compounds can exist as discrete molecules and often have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds. They can be classified based on the number of atoms involved, such as diatomic or polyatomic molecules.

Naming Conventions

The naming of ionic and molecular compounds follows specific conventions. Ionic compounds are named by combining the names of the cation and anion, often with the anion ending in '-ide' for simple ions. Molecular compounds use prefixes (mono-, di-, tri-, etc.) to indicate the number of atoms of each element, with the second element typically ending in '-ide'.

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