Bonding Flashcards

1
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What is metallic bonding?

A

The strong electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions (cations) and delocalised electrons

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What are the properties of simple covalent molecules?

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Low melting and boiling points due to weak IMF between molecules

Poor conductors of electricity as all electrons are involved in bonding (no delocalised electrons)

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3
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What is covalent bonding?

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The sharing of electrons between elements

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4
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What are the properties of ionic structures?

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Conduct electricity when aqueous
High melting and boiling points

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