The words Flashcards
covalent molecular substances
Do not conduct in any state. All electrons are held tightly in bonds so there are no free moving electrons to conduct a current
Covalent network substances
Do not conduct in any state. All electrons are held tightly in bonds so there are no free moving electrons to conduct a current
Metallic bonding conductivity
Metallic substances contain delocalized valence electrons which are free to move and conduct a current.
Ionic bonding conductivity
Do not conduct in the solid state because the ions are held in fixed positions in the lattice and are therefore not able to move in order to conduct a current.
Ionic bonding in a molten or solution state
In the molten state or in a solution the ions separate from the lattice and become free to move and so can conduct a current