Chapter 3
Chemistry for Allied Health · 9 exercises
Problem 1
What types of elements typically form binary molecular compounds?
4 step solution
Problem 2
Describe the similarities and differences between ionic and molecular compounds.
5 step solution
Problem 3
Give the prefix that would be used in the name a molecular compound for each of the following quantities of atoms. a. 6 b. 3 c. 9 d. 5 e. 8
6 step solution
Problem 4
Write the formula for each compound. a. diphosphorus pentoxide b. dinitrogen monoxide c. trisilicon tetranitride d. dinitrogen pentoxide e. tetraphosphorus decasulfide f. disulfur hexafluoride g. triboron dicarbide h. tetraselenium tetranitride
4 step solution
Problem 5
What elements are found in a hydrocarbon?
2 step solution
Problem 6
Describe an alkane.
5 step solution
Problem 7
How many carbon atoms are found in octane? propane? nonane?
4 step solution
Problem 8
What is the name for the alkane with six carbons? four carbons? two carbons?
4 step solution
Problem 9
What is the difference between an alkane and a cycloalkane?
3 step solution