2.2.2 Bonding Flashcards
what is ionic bonding
Transfer of electrons resulting in a repeating pattern of oppositely charge ions.
what is the usual melting point of a ionically bonded substance and why
high due to strong electrostatic attraction
ionic bonding electrical conductivity
when molten/dissolved
what is covalent bonding
overlap of atomic orbitals to share a pair of electrons
do covalent bonded substances conduct electricity
no
octet rule
unpaired electrons pair up so their is always 8 electrons in outershell
why is the octet rule not always followed (2 point)
may not be enough electrons to react or more than 4 electrons may pair up
What are the 2 elements that can form less than 4 bonds/have less than 8 outer electrons. and why
Beryllium and boron. as they dont have enough electrons and will pair what’s available.
Example of a covalent bond with more than 8 outer electrons
SF6
What is a dative bond.
Covalent bond where both electrons come from the same atom.
How do dative bonds form
One atom that has a non-bonding pair of electrons and another atom that can accept 2 electrons.
What 2 things determine the 3-d structure of a molecule
Number of bonding pairs, number of non bonding pairs.
What is VSEPR
Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory
Angle and name of a molecule with 2 bonds
180° linear
Angle and name of a molecule with 3 bonds
120° trigonal planar
Angle and name of a molecule with 4 bonds
109.5° Tetrahedral
Angle and name of a molecule with 6 bonds
90° octahedral
How many ° are taken per lone pair of electrons
2.5°