Bonding, Structure + Properties Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What types of bonding exist in compounds?
A
Ionic, covalent, and metallic
2
Q
What is a giant ionic lattice?
A
A regular structure of oppositely charged ions held by strong electrostatic forces
3
Q
Why do simple covalent molecules have low melting points?
A
They have weak intermolecular forces, which require little energy to break
4
Q
Why do metals conduct electricity?
A
They have a sea of delocalized electrons that carry charge
5
Q
What is an allotrope of carbon with a giant covalent structure?
A
Diamond or graphite
