2.2.2 Bonding And Structure Flashcards
Ionic bonding
Electrostatic force of attraction between oppositively charged ions formed by electron transfer
When are ionic bonds stronger
When ions are smaller
When ions have higher charges
Structure of ionic bonds
Arranged in a regular 3d giant ionic lattice
Oppositively charged ions in a regular arrangement
Physical properties of ionic compounds
High melting points: strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositively charged ions in the lattice
Doesn’t conduct electricity when solid: ions are held together tightly in lattice and can’t move so no charge is conducted
Conducts when molten/in solution: ions are free to move to conduct electricity
Usually soluble in aqueous solvents
Covalent bonding definition
Strong electrostatic attractikn between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of thr bonded atoms
Dative covalent bond
When shared pair of electrons in the covalent bond come from only one of the bonding atoms
Direction of arrow shows direction of donation
Average bond enthalpy
Measurement of covalent bond strength
Larger the value the stronger the bond
Simple molecular
Intermolecular forces (induced dipole dipole, permanent dipole dipole, hydrogen bonds)
Examples of ionic bonding
Sodium chloride
Magnesium oxide
Covalent bonding
Iodine Ice Carbon dioxide Water Methane
Melting and boiling points of giant ionic
High
Giant lattice of ions with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions
Melting and boiling points of simple molecular
Low
Weak intermolecular forces between molecules
Ionic solubility in water
Generally good
Simple molecular solubility in water
Generally poor
Conductivity when solid ionic
Poor
Ions fixed in lattice so cant move
Conductivity when solid simple molecular
Poor
No ions to conduct and electrons are localised
Conductivity when molten ionic
Good
Ions can move
Conductivity when molten simple molecular
Poor
No ions
Linear molecule
2 bonding pairs
No lone pairs
Angle 180
Co2
Trigonal planar
3 bonding pairs
No lone pairs
Bond angle 120
BF3
Tetrahedral
4 bonding pairs
No lone pairs
Bond angle 109.5
SiCl4