Chem Chapter 3 (Chemical Bonding) Flashcards
Define elements
A substance that can not be further devided into smaller substances by chemical means
Define metals
Metals are chemical elements or alloys that are shiny and have a high conductivity of heat and electricity
Define non-metals
Non metals are chemical elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity
Define compounds
2 or more elements that have been chemically bound together in a fixed position
Define mixtures
2 or more elements that are not chemically bound together in a fixed position
The composition of mixtures
Variable composition
The composition of compounds
Constant composition
Define variable composition
A composition where the relative amounts of the elements can be changed
Define constant composition
A composition where the elements have a set ration between them
Are mixtures joined together
No
Are compounds joined together
Yes
Properties of elements in mixtures
They keep the properties of the substances involved
Properties of elements in compounds
The properties are different from those of the elements it contains
Can mixtures be sperated
Yes they can be separated
Can compounds be separated
No compounds can not be separated but they can be obtained using chemical reactions
What is covalent bonding
The binding of two non-metals together
What is ionic bonding
The binding of a metal and a non-metal
What is metallic bonding
The bonding of two metals
What are the diatonic molecules
Hydrogen, Oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine
Physical properties of simple covalent compounds
1.They are held by weak intermolecular forces so they have low melting point .
2. One melted, molecules are free to move but have no charge and so the don’t conduct electricity
Define ions
Ion is an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
How are ions formed
Ions are formed when an atom or groups of atoms gain or lose electrons
Do metal atoms gain or lose electrons
Metal atoms loose electrons to form positive charges
Do non-metal atoms gain or lose electrons
They gain electrons and form negative charges