PS Ch 6 Flashcard

Front

How does increasing the amount of carbon in steel affect its properties?

Back

Carbon makes steel stronger.

Front

What do metals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Metals tend to lose electrons.

Front

If copper (II) appears in the name of a compound, what does it indicate about the copper ions?

Back

It indicates that the compound contains copper ions with a 2+ charge.

Front

Covalent bonds form between which types of elements?

Back

Covalent bonds form between two nonmetals.

Front

What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

Back

S₄O₅.

Front

What is the primary property of metals in terms of conductivity?

Back

Metals are good conductors of electricity.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

Back

+1 charge.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O.