Forces Between Atoms Flashcards
1
Q
What temperature do ionic compounds have to have overcome them?
A
High MPs/BPs
2
Q
What forces are between ionic compounds?
A
Numerous strong electrostatic forces of attraction
3
Q
What temperature needs to overcome small covalent bonds?
A
The MP is low
4
Q
What forces are between small covalent compounds?
A
Intermolecular forces
5
Q
What temperature needs to overcome Giant covalent bonds?
A
Very high MPs/BPs
6
Q
What forces are between giant covalent bonds?
A
Very strong covalent bonds
7
Q
What temperature need to overcome metals?
A
High MPs/BPs
8
Q
What forces are between metals?
A
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction are needed to overcome the large amount of thermal energy between delocalised electrons
