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3: Compounds

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Molecular compounds are chemical compounds that take the form of discrete molecules like water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). These compounds are very different from ionic compounds like sodium chloride (NaCl), which are formed when metal atoms lose one or more of their electrons to nonmetal atoms and the resulting ions are mutually attracted to each other.

  • 3.1: Molecular Compounds
    Molecular compounds are chemical compounds that take the form of discrete molecules. These compounds are very different from ionic compounds like sodium chloride (NaCl) . Ionic compounds are formed when metal atoms lose one or more of their electrons to nonmetal atoms. Rather than forming ions, the atoms of a molecule share their valence electrons in such a way that a bond forms between pairs of atoms.
  • 3.2: Straight-Chain Alkanes
    A hydrocarbon is an organic compound that is made up of only carbon and hydrogen. A hydrocarbon is the simplest kind of organic molecule and is the basis for all other more complex organic compounds.
  • 3.3: Compounds (Exercises)
    These are homework exercises to accompany Chapter 3 of the University of Kentucky's LibreText for CHE 103 - Chemistry for Allied Health. Solutions are available below the questions.


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