Structure And Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
two or more elements that are chemically bonded together are known as what?
A
a compound.
2
Q
elements that share electrons are known as what?
A
covalent bonds
3
Q
elements which transfer electrons during bonding are called
A
Ionic bonding
4
Q
Ionic bonds between charged particles results in an arrangement known as what?
A
giant lattice
5
Q
giant covalent structures are held together by what?
A
networks of covalent bonds.
6
Q
the atoms in metals are built up how?
A
in layers.
7
Q
strong electrostatic attraction between the negatively charged electrons and positively charged ions do what?
A
form strong bonds between the metal ions.
8
Q
why can metals conduct electricity?
A
they have a sea of delocalised electrons.
