bonding

Question 1

ionic bonding

Answer 1

electrostatic forces

Question 2

covalent bonding

Answer 2

intermolecular forces

Question 3

why ionic compounds have high melting points

Answer 3

strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions so a large amount of energy is needed to overcome attraction

Question 4

why ionic compounds only conduct when molten

Answer 4

solid ions in fixed positions dont move but when molten ions can move

Question 5

why covalent structures have low boiling point

Answer 5

weak intermolecular forces so little thermal energy required to overcome the forces

Question 6

why giant covalent structures have high boiling point

Answer 6

many strong covalent bonds which require a large amount of energy to be broken

Question 7

why is graphite slippery

Answer 7

arranged in layers and layers can slide over each other because of weak forces of attraction between layers

Question 8

giant covalent structures

Answer 8

strong covalent bonds