emme and caitilin Flashcards
1
Q
True or false: methane is a gas at room temperature because the bonds between the atoms are weak.
A
False
2
Q
ionic bonds form between?
A
metals and non-metals
3
Q
what structure do ionic compounds form
A
giant ionic lattices
4
Q
how many covalent bonds does each carbon atom make in diamond?
A
4
5
Q
is graphite giant covalent?
A
yes
6
Q
what type of structure do metallic compounds form?
A
giant structures
7
Q
why do metals have high melting points?
A
there is a strong attraction between positive ions and delocalised electrons
8
Q
covalent bonds are formed between…
A
2 non metals
9
Q
are metals malleable? if so why.
A
yes because the ions are able to slide over eachother
10
Q
example of giant covalent compound
A
diamond
