chapter 14 - bonding Flashcards
1
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formal change equation
A
number of valence electrons - number of non-bonding electrons - (number of bonding electrons)/2
2
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graphite properties
A
- layers held together by weak intermolecular forces
- each C bonded to 3 C
- 120 trigonal planar
- good electrical conductor
3
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diamond properties
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- giant covalent structure with strong covalent bonds so very strong and high mleting and boiling points
- each C bonded to 3 C
- 109.5 tetrahedral
- not electrically conductive
4
Q
fullerene c60 properties
A
- 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons in a spherical shape
- each C bonded to 3 C
- 120 trigonal planar
- some electrical conductivity
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6
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lone pairs reduce bond angles by how many degrees?
A
2.5
