Chemical Compounds

Compounds are formed when two different pure elements combine together. Every combination of atoms is a molecule.A compound is a molecule made of atoms from different elements. All compounds are molecules but not all molecules are compounds. An example of this scenario would be that (H2) is not a compound because it is only one element while H2O is a compound because it is involves two elements Hydrogen and Oxygen.

          The two types of most common bonds are ionic and compound bonds. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of a pair of valence electrons by two atoms. On the other hand, Ionic bonds are when the atoms transfer electrons to each other.

Ionic Bonds found at home:

Toothpaste which is used to brush your teeth. The chemical compound in toothpaste is sodium fluoride. The chemical formula for toothpaste is NaF.  

Marble is used for the floor, counter tops and household items. The chemical compound in marble is calcium, carbon and oxygen. The chemical formula is CaCO3.

Covalent Bonds found at home

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Sugar which is used for sweetening,. The chemical compound in sugar is  carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The chemical formula for sugar is C12H22O11.

Orange Juice which is used to drink. The chemical compound in orange juice is carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It contains citric acid. The chemical formula is   C6H8O7.

                                    - Sarah Imran