Last week our topic was about Chemical Compounds. So basically, chemical compound is a pure chemical substance that can be divided into smaller substances. It occurs through Chemical bonds which occurs between valence electrons. It is divided into forms of compounds: Ionic, Covalent, and Organic Compound. Ionic compounds are formed through the reaction of metals and non-metals. Ionic compounds have Ions; when Hydronium ions increase when dissolved in water, it then forms Acids. Acids are used as cleaning agents, decorations, vitamins, and flavoring in sodas. When Hydroxide ions increase, it forms Bases. When Acids and Bases react to one another, it forms the Neutralization Reaction. Then we have Covalent Compounds. Covalent Compounds are formed through covalent bonds (the sharing of an electron). Then Organic Compounds are compounds which have carbon atoms. A substance that has one Carbon atom and Hydrogen atom are called Hydrocarbons. There are four types of Hydrocarbons. Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne, and Unsaturated Hydrocarbon. Orgainc compounds that are made by humans are called Biochemicals. Biochemicals that do not dissolve in water are called Lipids.
