Bonding Flashcards
Definition of metallic bonding
Metallic bonding is the strong attraction between closely packed positive metal ions and a ‘sea’ of delocalised electrons.
Share delocalised electrons
What does metallic bonding consist of?
Metals
Examples of metallic bonding
Sodium, Lithium, Potassium etc.
Properties of metallic bonding
Can conduct electricity
Delocalised electrons so they can move
Layers can move- ductile
Definition of Ionic Bonding
Lattice of positive & negative ions with very strong intermolecular forces
Transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal
What does ionic bonding consist of?
Metals & Non-Metals
in compounds
Examples of ionic bonding
Sodium chloride, Magnesium Oxide etc.
Properties of ionic bonding
Dissolves in water
Can conduct electricity when in solution as ions are free to move
Definition of covalent bonding
Sharing if electrons between 2 non- metals
What does covalent bonding consist of?
Non-metals
Examples of simple covalent bonding
Chloride, Ammonia, Methane, Water etc.
Properties of simple covalent bonding
Low boiling & melting points due to there being weak intermolecular forces- little energy needed to overcome them
Examples of giant covalent structures
Diamond
Graphite
Structure of ionic compounds
Giant ionic lattice
Properties of ionic compounds
High melting point
High boiling point
Only conduct when molten or dissolved- ions free to move
Structure of simple covalent compounds
Covalent bonding
Small