Chemistry NCEA 2.4 (External; 5 Credits) Flashcards
Anion
When atoms GAIN electrons to form ions
Cation
When atoms LOSE electrons to form ions
What does solubility mean?
The ability for something to be dissolved in water (liquid)
What are the three types of bonds
Ionic, Covalent, Metallic
Do metals have more protons than electrons?
Yes - positive charge
Do non-metals have more electrons than protons?
Yes - negative charge
What type of solid is a metal?
Metallic
What type of solid is a non-metal?
Molecular
What type of solid is a metal and a non-metal?
Ionic
What types of particles are in a metallic solid?
Atoms
What types of particles are in a ionic solid?
Ions
What types of particles are in a molecular solid?
Molecules
What attractive force is between metal?
Metallic bonding
What attractive force is between non-metal and metal?
Ionic bonding
What does malleable mean?
The ability to change shape without breaking or cracking
What is malleable - metal or non-metal?
Metal
What does brittle mean?
hard but liable to break easily - fragile
What is brittle - metal or non-metal?
Non-metal
Four bonding regions ; The angle
109 degrees
Four bonding regions ; The shape
4 sticks = Tetrahedral
3 sticks = Trigonal pyramid
2 sticks = bent
Three bonding regions ; The degree
120 degrees
Three bonding regions ; The shape
3 stick = Triagonal planar
2 stick = bent
Two bonding regions ; The degree
180 degrees