Chapter 1: Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Interatomic bonding
A
Balance of attraction/repulsion to achieve the lowest energy possible.
2
Q
Bonds in metals
A
Metallic
3
Q
Bonds in ceramics
A
Covalent and Ionic
4
Q
Bonds in polymers
A
Covalent and secondary
5
Q
Bonds in semiconductors
A
Covalent
6
Q
Non-directional bonds
A
Metallic and ionic
7
Q
Directional bonds
A
Covalent and secondary
8
Q
Metallic bond properties
A
Strong, ductile, electrically conductive, easily formed
9
Q
Covalent bond properties
A
Very strong, brittle, stiff, hard to form
10
Q
Ionic bond properties
A
Very strong, birttle, stiff, somewhat electrically conductive
11
Q
Secondary bond properties
A
Weak, flexible, easily formed
