bonding and structure Flashcards
Why do simple molecular structures have low melting and boiling point
Small amount of energy is enough to overcome the intermolecular forces
Describe how metals are malleable and ductile
Layers of positive ions can easily slide over one another and take up different positions
In which direction of the periodic table does electronegativity increase
Top right, towards flourine
What is the strongest type of intermolecular force
Hydrogen bonding
What is meant by intermolecular force
Attractive forces between neighbouring molecules
Why is ice less dense than water
- In ice, the water molecules are arranged in an open lattice with hydrogen bonds
- In water, the lattice is collapsed and the molecules are closer together
Does boiling point increase or decrease going down the noble gas group, why?
- Boiling point increases
- Because the number of electrons increases
- And the strength of london forces also increases
How many covalent bonds does oxygen form?
2
What are the 3 main types of chemical bonds
- Ionic
- Covalent
- Metallic
Why do simple molecular structures not conduct electricity
They have no free charged particles to move around
Why do giant covalent structures have high melting and boiling points
Strong covalent bonds within the molecules need to be broken which requires a lot of energy
Simple molecular structures dissolve in what type of solvent?
Non polar solvents
Describe pernament dipole-dipole interactions
- Some molecules with polar bonds have permanent dipoles
- Leading to forces of attraction between those dipoles and those of neighbouring molecules
In what type of solvents do ionic lattices dissolve?
Polar solvents
Define electronegativity
The ability of an atom to attract the pair of electrons (the electron density) in a covalent bond
How many covalent bonds does carbon form?
4
What is formed when atoms share two pairs of electrons
Double bond
Why do giant ionic lattices conduct electricity when liquid, but not when solid?
- In a solid state the ions are in a fixed position and cannot move and carry charge
- When they are in a liquid state the ions are mobile and can freely carry the charge
How is a polar bond formed
Bonding atoms have different electronegativities
What is the most electronegative element
Flourine
Define ionic bonding
The electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions
Can simple molecular structures conduct electricity?
No they are non-conductors
What does the shape of a molecule depend on?
- Number of electron pairs in the outer shell
- Number of these electrons which are bonded and lone pairs