Naming Molecular Compounds
Molecular Compound Bonds
Molecular compounds are made up of two or more elements. The elements in a compound can bond three different ways: a single bond, a double bond, or a triple bond. When bonding, many atoms adhere to the octet rule, by which elements gain or lose electrons to attain an electron configuration of the nearest noble gas. In this interactivity, click on each of the segments in the circle to learn more about the bonds of molecular compounds.
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Naming Molecular Compounds
There is a systematic way to name all molecular compounds using the elements' names with prefixes and suffixes. You cannot determine the formula of a compound by just looking at the periodic table to determine its ionic charge because molecular compounds are not composed of ions. In this interactivity, click on each of the bars in the accordion to learn more about naming molecular formulas.
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Synthetic Polymers
You already know that carbon provides the basic molecules needed for life on Earth; however, science and industry have several other uses for the important bonds provided by carbon. Carbon-based polymers can be created synthetically (or by humans) in laboratories to meet a variety of needs, including the creation of fabrics for fashion and the defense industry. To learn more about how carbon-based synthetic polymers are used to create Kevlar vests, view the video Breaking Point: Testing Tensile Strength from eMediaVA℠.
Naming Molecular Compounds Review
Now that you have learned how to name molecular compounds, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Drag the formulas or names on the right and drop them next to the ions on the left. Then, click SUBMIT to check your response(s). Click on the interactivity thumbnail, and then click NEXT to get started.