c3- structure and bonding

Question 1

what elements take part in ionic bonding?

Answer 1

between metals and non- merals

Question 2

Does the non-metal or metal lose elections in ionic bonding?

Answer 2

non-metal loses clectrons metal gains them

Question 3

Do ionic compounds nave high or low melting points?

Answer 3

high melting point
strong electrostatic attraction

Question 4

Are ionic compounds
conductive?

Answer 4

yes
when molten or aqueous

Question 5

why are ionic compounds conductive?

Answer 5

ions can move freely and carry the charge

Question 6

do metallic compounds have high or low melting point?

Answer 6

high
strong electrostatic attraction

Question 7

are metallic compounds conductive?

Answer 7

very

Question 8

why are metallic compounds conductive?

Answer 8

delocalised electrons move and carry the charge

Question 9

what is covalent bonding between?

Answer 9

non metals

Question 10

do simple covalent compounds have a high or low melting point?

Answer 10

low
because of weak intermolecular forces

Question 11

do giant covalent compounds have a high or low melting point?

Answer 11

high
there are lots of strong bonds

Question 12

are simple covalent structures conductive?

Answer 12

nope

Question 13

are giant covalent structures conductive?

Answer 13

only graphite is