Chemistry Test 3 Flashcards
How does a covalent bond work? What kind of elements are they? between
Covalent bonds form between non-metal elements. It forms by the mutual sharing of valence electrons between two of such atoms.
What are Lewis structures used to represent?
Covalent and ionic molecules and compounds
How many different types of covalent bonds are there and what are the symbols for them and what do these represent?
Single Bond - two atoms share 2 electrons (Pair)
Double Bond - two atoms share 4 electrons (2 pairs)
Triple Bond - two atoms share 6 electrons (3 pairs)
What is a pair of electrons of a covalent atom in a molecule or compounds that is not in a double bond called?
Lone pair
What is the small symbol for electrons?
e^-
What are substances made of discrete covalent molecules called?
Covalent molecular substances
Examples of discrete covalent molecules
Water (H20)
Oxygen (O2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What are intramolecular forces? Are they strong or weak?
The intramolecular forces are the bond within these molecules, and they are strong.
What are intermolecular forces? Are they strong or weak?
Intermolecular forces are the forces in-between molecules. These are weak and easy to break
Why do covalent molecular substances usually have low MP and BP and usually gas or liquid at room temp?
The forces that hold the molecules together (intermolecular forces) are weak, and can be overcome with less energy.
Why do covalent molecular substances not conduct energy?
There are no charged particles (electrons or ions) that move through the substance.
Why do covalent molecular substances form soft solids?
The forces that hold the molecules together (intermolecular forces) are weak
Why do covalent molecular substances tend to be malleable instead of shattering?
Because the forces between molecules (intermolecular forces) are weak and so molecules can easily be moved around.
Why do covalent molecular substances have variable solubilities?
Because the solubility depends on the forces between these molecules (intermolecular forces)
Is it common for covalent molecular substances to be solids at room temperature? If so, what are these called?
No, it is not common, these solids are called molecular solids.
What is the molecular solid?
a 3D molecular lattice, held together by weak intermolecular forces of attraction, such as in Iodine
Properties of Molecular Solids
- Low melting and Boiling Points
- Soft and brittle - Shatter when heated
- Cannot conduct electricity
What are covalent network substances? What is their composition and give examples of such substances.
Covalent network substances are substances where the covalent bonds don’t form discrete molecules, but form vast networks of non-metal atoms, bonded together covalently (3D network). Examples of these substances are diamond, sand and graphite. Common elements are boron, carbon and silicon
Why are covalent network substances usually very strong?
The intermolecular forces in covalent network substances are effectively covalent bonds, and so inherently require a great amount of energy to disrupt.
Why covalent network substances have high MP and BP and are usually solids at room temperature.
The covalent bonds that hold the atoms (network) together are very strong.
Why do covalent network substances not conduct electricity?
There are no charged particles such as electrons or ions, free moving in the structure of the substance.
Why are covalent network substances extremely hard and brittle?
Covalent bonds between atoms are very strong, but an impact force disrupts the positions of atoms in the structure and cause the network to shatter.
Why are covalent network substances usually insoluble in water and most solvents?
No attraction between atoms in the network and water molecules. Cannot dissociate.
Allotropes/Allotropes of Carbon - Properties?
Both Diamond and Graphite are made up of Carbon atoms. Allotropes as such are different forms of the same element. Allotropes of Carbon have different properties as the atoms are bonded in different arrangements, which create different network structures.