Substances Flashcards
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Covalent substances
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Non-metal, non-metal
When non-metallic elements combine they share electrons between them
Double and Triple bonds
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Ionic compounds
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Metal, non-metal
Made when a metal transfers electrons to a non-metal
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Metallic crystals
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Have a giant, three-dimensional lattice
The outer shell of electrons becomes detached and delocalised throughout the structure
The attraction between the positive ions and the delocalised electrons keeps the ions together
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Formation of ions
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Formed by the las and gain of electrons
Noble gases are resistant to change
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Ions
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Electrically charged atoms or groups of atoms