[C1] (Part 2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
Electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and negative non metal ions
2
Q
3 properties of ionic compounds
A
•Giant ionic lattice structure
•High MP and BP
•Conducts electricity only when molten or dissolved- (ions free so carry charge)
3
Q
What is covenant bonding?
A
A shared pair of electrons between 2 non metal atoms
4
Q
What’s a Polymer?
A
Very long chains of repeating units
5
Q
Whats a Nano-tube?
A
Cylindrical fullerenes used in nanotechnology, electronics and materials
6
Q
Whats the “structure” of metallic bonding?
A
Delocalised outer shell electrons- free to move, and metal atoms
