bonding Flashcards
what is ionic bonding?
Where electrons are donated from a metal to a non-metal
what are ions held together by?
electrostatic force
properties of ionic compounds
high boiling and melting point
Only conduct electricity when melted because it’s not in a fixed position
hydroxide ion
OH-
sulfate ion
SO^2 -4
nitrate ion
NO^- 3
carbonate ion
CO^-2. 3
ammonium
NH^+ 4
simple molecular forces properties
low melting/boiling point
don’t conduct energy
giant convalent bonds properties
high boiling and melting points
doesn’t conduct energy
diamond
Diamond has four carbon bonds cannot conduct electricity as there are no loose electrons to move around
graphite
Has three carbon bonds can conduct energy. graphite is laid on top of each other there are no convalent bonds between them, meaning it is soft.