S2.3 - The metallic model Flashcards
Define metallic bonding
The electrostatic attraction between cations and delocalised valence electrons (in a lattice structure)
What are the 6 typical properties of metals
• Lustere
• Sonority
• Malleability
• Ductility
• Electrical Conductivity
• Thermal Conductivity
Explain the trend between electrons conductivity and periods
As the number of valence electrons increases , the number of delocalised electrons moving throughout the lattice structure increases. This increases the electrical conductivity of the metal.
Why aren’t ionic compounds thermal conductors
Do not have free moving electrons
Why are metals malleable
• Layers of ions can slide past eachother
• Bonding remains unchanged
• Can be hammered into thin sheets
What type of bonding in ionic , metallic and covalent
Ionic and metallic - Non-directional
Covalent - directional
Describe the melting point in a polar covalent molecule
Low
What’s the difference between molecule and a lattice
lattice - large collection of atoms, ions or molecules in a highly ordered repeated pattern
molecule - discrete group of two or more atoms
What two factors affect the strength of the metallic bond
• radius of the metal cations
• ionic charge
The smaller the radius of the metal ion , the stronger the metallic bond.
Explain why
There is a shorter distance between the positive nucleus of the cation and the surrounding delocalised electrons , therefore stronger electrostatic attraction
Why do metals further down the group have a larger cationic radius
Due to the presence of an additional energy level
Why does lithium have the strongest metallic bond in the group
• Lithium metal ions have a smaller radius , the lithium nucleus will be closer to the delocalised electrons , than the other group 1 metals and will result in a greater electrostatic attraction
The higher the ionic charge , the stronger the metallic bond . Why ?
greater charge on the metal ion
greater number of delocalised valence electrons
Why does magnesium have a stronger metallic bond than sodium ?
• Ionic radius will be similar, same number of occupied energy levels
• Magnesium has a 2+ charge , it will have a greater number of electrons making up the surrounding delocalised electrons, than sodium. The greater charge difference increase the strength of the electrostatic attraction between metal ions and delocalised electrons.
Why does the melting point decrease as you go down a group in the s block
Due to the decrease strength of the metallic bond as the radius of the metal ion increase (weaker electrostatic attraction)