Structure and bonding (3) Flashcards
Ionic bond definition
The strong electrostatic force of attraction between the positive ion and the negative ion.
Ionic structure
Lattice
What does an ionic formula do
It shows the simplest ratio of ions and the charges of the ions
Covalent bond definition
The electrostatic force of attraction between the positive nuclei and the shared electrons.
Pure covalent bond definition
Where the atoms involved in the covalent bond have the same Electronegativity, or less than 0.5 difference, and therefore share the electrons equally and no dipole is formed.
Polar covalent bond definition
Where atoms of a covalent bond have a difference in electro negativity of between 0.5 and 1.6 meaning electrons are shared inequally and this causes a permanent dipole
Dipole definition
When atoms share electrons inequally due to the difference in Electronegativity of 0.5 or more, therefore causing the atoms to become oppositely charged.
What is the bonding continuum
The order of intramolecular bonds between atoms in order of lowest Electronegativity to highest Electronegativity.
Bonding continuum of pure covalent
Both non metals and less than 0.5 difference
Polar covalent continuum
0.5 to 1.6 and both non metals
Ionic bond continuum
More than 1.6 between a metal and non metal , more than 2.0 between non metals .
Covalent molecule melting and boiling point
Low
Ionic bond melting and boiling point
High
Electrical conductivity ionic bond
Conduct in liquid/solution
Electrical conductor covalent bond
No