bonding Flashcards
1
Q
covalent network
A
boron, carbon, silicon
2
Q
covalent molecular
A
phosphorus and silver
3
Q
the diatomic elements
A
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen + the halogens
4
Q
monatomic elements
A
noble gases
5
Q
carbon as diamond
A
makes 4 covalent bonds
does not conduct electricity
hardest natural structure
highest melting point
6
Q
carbon as graphite
A
makes 3 covalent bonds
very soft
held by weaker bonding due to free moving electrons
7
Q
metallic bonding
A
positive ions held together by their electrostatic attraction for delocalised electrons moving between them
very strong💪💪
