Bonding Flashcards
what is ionic bonding
the result of electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
how are electrons transferred in ionic bonding
electrons transferred from the metal to the non metal
what do ionic compounds exist as
lattices that are strong because of the electrostatic attraction that acts in all directions and extends throughout the lattice
Electrical conductivity in ionic bonding
can’t conduct when solid since ions are not free to move and carry charge
can when molten or in solution
Melting points in ionic bonding
High because the electrostatic forces of attraction which act in all directions require a lot of energy to overcome
solubility in ionic bonding
tend to be soluble in polar solutions since the ions are pulled by the solvent causing them to dissociate away from the lattice and dissolve
Why are ionic compounds brittle
They contain a lattice of alternating positive and negative ions in fixed positions so when force acts on it from one side it shatters
Covalent bonding
Sharing a pair of electrons between two non metals to have a more stable electron configuration
How are covalent bonds held together
The forces of repulsion and attraction are equal so it keeps the particles at the same distance
Why can’t simples covalent structures conduct
Because there are no delocalised electrons or ions that are free to carry charge can’t conduct in solution either
Are covalent mp and no high or low
Low
Why are covalent mp and bp low
Weak intermolecular forces between molecules which require little energy to overcome
How can acids conduct electricity in water
Acids are covalent but they become ions in water
What is it called when both electrons are shared from one atom covalently
Coordinate bonding
What is coordinate bonding
Where both shared electrons are from one atom
How is coordinate bonding shown
As an arrow
How does coordinate bonding happen
The atom accepts it doesn’t have a full outer shell (electron deficient)
The donating atom donates a non bonding pair of electrons ( a lone pair)
What is metallic bonding
Bonding WITHIN a metal
What are metallic bp and mp like
Very high since there are strong electrostatic forces of attraction which acts in all direction throughout the lattice which requires alot energy to overcome
Why are metals good conductors
They have a sea of delocalised electrons free to carry charge and thermal energy
What does ductile mean
Can stretch it into a wire
What does maleable mean
Can be bent
Are metals maleable and ductile
Because layers can slide over each other and electrons move with them
How can you increase the strength of a metal
Make it an alloy so layers can’t slide
What is an alloy
When you add another element to a metal
How do we know particles in a solid are arranged regularly
It has a fixed shape
How do we know solids vibrate around a certain point
When it is heated it expands and there is no diffusion