Bonding Flashcards
What is a Covalent Bond?
A Covalent bond is two non-metals sharing their electrons.
How are Covalent Bonds held together?
Covalent Bonds are held together by the electrostatic force of attraction between the positive nuclei and negative electrons.
What shape would a molecule with two atoms take?
Linear.
What shape would a molecule with three atoms take?
Angular.
What shape would a molecule with four atoms take?
Trigonal Pyramidal.
What shape would a molecule with five atoms take?
Tetrahedral.
What is an Ionic Bond?
An Ionic Bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between a positive metal ion and a negative non-metal ion.
What is an Ionic Lattice?
An Ionic Lattice is a regular arrangement of metal and non-metal ions.
What type of melting and boiling points does an ionic lattice have?
A high melting and boiling point.
Are Ionic Lattices soluble in water?
Yes.
Can Ionic Lattices conduct electricity?
Yes, but only when molten or in solution. this is because the structure breaks up and the ions are free to move.
What is a Covalent Network?
A Covalent Network is made up of strong covalent bonds within one giant structure.
What type of melting and boiling points does a Covalent Network have?
Very high.
Are Covalent Networks soluble in water?
No, they are insoluble.
Can Covalent Networks conduct electricity?
No. The only exception to this is Graphite.