C3 Structure and Bonding Flashcards
True or False: Ionic bonds are formed between metals and non-metals.
True
What type of structure is formed by ionic compounds?
Giant ionic lattice
Fill in the blank: The force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called _____
Ionic bond
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs?
Covalent bond
What is the main characteristic of metallic bonding?
Delocalized electrons
True or False: Covalent compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.
False
What is a molecule?
A group of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds
Which type of structure do simple covalent compounds have?
Molecular structure
Fill in the blank: Metals are good conductors of electricity due to the presence of _____
Delocalized electrons
What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?
A compound is a pure substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded, while a mixture contains two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds? A) Low melting point B) Good electrical conductivity when solid C) High solubility in water D) All of the above
C) High solubility in water
What type of bond is present in diamond?
Covalent bond
True or False: All metals have high melting points.
False
True or False: All ionic compounds are soluble in water.
False
Fill in the blank: In a giant covalent structure, atoms are bonded together by _____ bonds.
Covalent
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
To increase the rate of the reaction without being consumed
What type of bonding occurs in graphite?
Covalent bonding with layers that can slide over each other
Multiple Choice: What is the primary reason metals are malleable? A) Giant ionic structure B) Sea of electrons C) Covalent bonds D) Polar bonds
B) Sea of electrons
