Structure 2.2.5-10 & 2.4 Flashcards
What does bond polarity result from?
Difference in electronegativities of bonded atoms
What is electronegativity?
Measure of the atom’s relative ability to attract a shared pair of electrons towards itself in a covalent bond
When does a polar bond form?
Between two different non-metal atoms with different electronegativites
What will the effect of separation of charge be (in polar bonds)?
Making the more electronegative atom appear as if it had a negative pole and the less electronegative atom appear as if it had a positive pole
What makes the bond dipole greater?
Greater electronegativity difference
In an oxygen-hydrogen bond, what exists around the oxygen molecule?
A permanent negative dipole, due to greater electronegativity
In an oxygen-hydrogen bond, what exists around the hydrogen molecule?
A permanent positive dipole, due to less electronegativity
What does molecular polarity describe?
The distribution of electrons throughout the whole molecule
What does molecular polarity depend on?
Polar bonds within the molecule
Molecular geometry
What makes a covalent molecule non-polar?
No polar bonds
If polar bonds are arranged symmetrically and cancel each other out
What makes a covalent molecule polar?
If polar bonds are arranged asymmetrically, so don’t cancel each other out
What do carbon and silicon form?
Covalent network structures
What do covalent network structures comprise of?
Atoms held together by covalent bonds in a continuous 3D lattice
What is an allotrope?
Different structural forms of the same element in the same physical state
Why do allotropes have different physical and chemical properties?
Different bonding and structural patterns
Structure of a diamond
Each carbon atoms are covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral shape, with each bond being of equal strength, and each atom packed in the most efficient way. Each carbon atom forms only single bonds
How are carbon atoms packed in a diamond?
Most efficient way
What are the characteristics of diamond? Why?
Very hard, due to strong covalent bonds
High melting point, due to strong covalent bonds
Poor electrical conductor, as no free moving electrons
Very good thermal conductor
Structure of graphite
Each carbon atom forms 3 single covalent bonds with other carbon atom, forming covalently bonded layers of atoms.
The fourth electron is delocalised between layers, and can travel across them.
London dispersion forces between layers are weak
Properties of graphite? Why?
High melting point, as carbon atoms are covalently bonded.
Can conduct electricity due to free fourth electron
Soft and slippery, as forces between layers are weak
What type of covalent structure is diamond?
Covalent network lattice
What type of covalent structure is graphite?
Covalent layer lattice
What is the electron domain geometry / molecular shape of carbon atoms in graphite?
Trigonal planar
What is the electron domain geometry / molecular shape of carbon atoms in diamond?
Tetrahedral
How do London Dispersion Forces form between layers of graphite?
As electrons move, instantaneous dipoles form. This induces a dipole in the above layer, creating LDF
How do delocalised electrons move in graphite?
Can travel across layers
Example of a fullerene of carbon
C60 buckminsterfullerene
Structure of buckministerfullerene
60 carbon atoms arranged into a sphere consisting of 6 and 5 membered rings. Due to incomplete bonding in each carbon, the unpaired electron is delocalised
Properties of C60 buckminsterfullerene
Low electrical conductivity as delocalised electron cannot flow easily between molecules
What is the structure of graphene?
Single layer of graphite.
Can be rolled into a nanotube
Properties of graphene (according to preliminary results)
Stronger than steel/diamond
Better electrical conductivity than copper
better thermal conductor than diamond
Structure of silicon
(Same as that of diamond)
Each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four other silicon atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement
How can silicon conduct electricity?
At high temperatures, some electrons from covalent bonds are freed, leaving behind a positive hole, which another electron can fill. This process results in the carrying of charge
Structure of silicon dioxide
Similar structure to diamond and silicon, based on tetrahedral network arrangement. Each silicon atom is bridged to 4 other silicon atoms via an oxygen bridge. All bonds are covalent, with no free electrons
Does silicon dioxide conduct electricity?
No, there are no free-moving electrons
What is the other form that silicon dioxide can exist?
Fused quartz, which is formed when molten silicon dioxide is rapidly cooled to form a glass (non-crystalline solid)
Appearance of diamond
Transparent, lustruous, crystal
Physical and chemical properties of diamond
Hardest known natural substance
Brittle
HIgh MP
Uses for diamond
Jewelry
Grinding and cutting glass
Appearance of graphite
Grey
Crystalline
Solid
Physical and chemical properties of graphite
Soft
Slippery
Brittle
Very high melting point
Uses for graphite
Dry lubricant
Pencil lead
Electrodes in electrolysis
Appearance of graphene
Transparent