C2.1 And C2.2 Structure And Bonding Flashcards
Properties of ionic compounds?
High MP as strong electrostatic attractions
Soluble as they are attracted to water
Conducted when in solution as the electrons can move
What’s covalent bonding?
Non metal and non metal
Sharing pairs of electrons
Properties of covalent compounds?
Low MP as weak intermolecular forces
Not soluble
Not conductive
What’s a macro molecule?
Giant covenant structure
Describe diamond?
4 bonds Tetrahedral Strong bonds Carbon Covalent bond Macro
Describe graphite?
3 bonds Layer Hexagons Weak intermolecular forces Delocalised electrons
What’s a fullerene?
Cage
Carbon
What’s nano science?
Small structure
Cosmetics/medicine
Can cause properties to change
What are thermosetting polymers?
Cross links
Strong bonds
Don’t change
Ionic interactions
What are thermosoftening polymers?
Weak intermolecular forces
Long chains
Maluble
What are HDPE?
High density polyethene
Broke with a catalyst and 50 degrees
What are LDPE?
Low density polyethene
Broke with high pressure and oxygen
What’s metallic bonding?
A lattice of positive ions in a sea of delocalised electrons
Properties of metallic structures?
High MP as strong electrostatic attractions
Not soluble
Conductive
What’s an alloy?
More than 1 metal