Bonding And Structure Flashcards
What are the 3 main types of chemical bonds?
Ionic
Covalent
Metallic
Define ionic bonding
The electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions.
Give an example of an ironically bonded substance
NaCl salt
Define covalent bonding
Electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei
Define metallic bonding
Electrostatic attraction between the positive metal ions and the sea of delocalised electrons
Why does giant ionic lattices conduct electricity when liquid but not solid?
In solid state the ions are in fixed positions and therefore can’t move.
When they are in liquid state the ions are mobile and thus can freely carry the charge.
Giant ionic lattices have a high melting point, why?
Large amount of energy is required to overcome the strong electrostatic bonds.
In what type of solvents do ionic lattices dissolve?
Polar solvents
Why are ionic compounds soluble in water?
Water has a polar bond, hydrogen atoms have a positive charge and oxygen atoms have a negative charge. These charges are able to attract the charges ions.
What is it called when atoms are bonded by a single pair of shared electrons?
Single bond
How many covalent bonds does carbon form?
4
How many covalent bonds does oxygen form?
2
What is a lone Pair?
Electrons in the outer shell that are not involved in the bonding
What is formed when atoms share 2 pairs of electrons?
Double bond
What is formed when atoms share 3 pairs of electrons?
Triple bond
What is average bond Enthalpy ?
Measure the average energy needed to break the bond
What is a dative covalent bond?
A bond where both of the shared electrons are supplied by one atom
How are oxoniums ions formed?
Formed when acid is added to water H3O+
What does expansion of the octet mean?
When a bonded atom has more than 8 electrons in the outer shell.
What are the types of covalent structure?
Simple molecular lattice
Giant covalent lattice