new C2 Flashcards
What is the basic unit of a chemical element?
Atom
What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Covalent bond
True or False: Ionic bonds form between metals and non-metals.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ of an atom is determined by the number of protons it has.
Atomic number
What is the charge of a neutron?
Neutral
What is the name of the structure formed when many ions are held together by ionic bonds?
Ionic lattice
Which type of bonding occurs in metals?
Metallic bonding
What is the main characteristic of metallic bonds?
Delocalized electrons
True or False: Molecules formed by covalent bonding can be polar or non-polar.
True
What is a simple covalent molecule example?
Water (H2O)
What type of structure do ionic compounds form?
Giant ionic structure
What is the main property of ionic compounds?
High melting and boiling points
Fill in the blank: The force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called _____ attraction.
Electrostatic
What is the term for the energy required to break a bond?
Bond dissociation energy
What is the shape of a water molecule?
Bent or V-shaped
What is an example of a metallic compound?
Copper (Cu)
True or False: Covalent compounds conduct electricity in solid form.
False
What is the primary reason for the high melting point of ionic compounds?
Strong ionic bonds
What type of bond is formed when two atoms have a large difference in electronegativity?
Ionic bond
Which type of structure is characteristic of diamond?
Giant covalent structure
What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?
109.5 degrees
What does the term ‘electronegativity’ refer to?
The ability of an atom to attract electrons
Fill in the blank: In an ionic bond, metals _____ electrons to become positive ions.
Lose
What is the formula for sodium chloride?
NaCl