Structure and Bonding-Chemistry
Structure and Bonding-Chemistry
Structure and Bonding-Chemistry
When forming a compound, both types of atom must lose, gain or shar the same number of valence
electrons. The sum of the valences of each element in the compound must be equal.
To write the empirical formula of a compound formed from two elements:
• Determine the valences of each element in the compound.
• Write the symbol of the first element. If a metal is present, always write its symbol first.
• Write the valency of the second element immediately after the symbol of the first element in subscript.
• Write the symbol of the second element immediately after the subscript.
• Write the valency of the first element immediately after the symbol of the second element in subscript.
Ionic Bonding
• Occurs between a metal and a non-metal.