Topic 2 Bonding, Structure And Properties Of Matter Flashcards
What does ionic bonding occur between?
Metals and non-metals
What does covalent bonding occur between?
Non-metals
Where does metallic bonding occur?
In metallic elements and alloys
What are the electrostatic forces of attraction between in an ionic compound?
Oppositely charged ions
What is an ionic compound?
Giant structure of ions
What arrangement do the ions form in an ionic compound?
Regular lattice
What is the structure of an ionic compound called?
Giant ionic lattice
What are the 2 properties of ionic compounds?
- High melting and boiling points
- can conduct electricity when melted/dissolved in water
Why can ionic compounds conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water?
Ions free to move - can carry charge/charge can flow
Why are covalent bonds strong?
positively charged nuclei of the bonded atoms are attracted to shaired pair of electrons by electrostatic forces
How does the displayed formula represent covalent bonds?
as single lines between atoms
What is a simple molecular substance?
made up of molecules containing a few atoms joined by covalent bonds
What is the formula for ammonia?
NH3
What are 8 examples of simple molecular substances?
- hydrogen
- chlorine
- oxygen
- nitrogen
- methane
- water
- hydrogen chloride
- ammonia
What are 3 ways covalent bonds can be represented?
- dot and cross diagrams
- displayed formula
- 3D model
What are the atoms within molecules in simple molecular substances held together by?
very strong covalent bonds
What are the forces of attraction between molecules in simple molecular substances?
intermolecular forces
What forces are overcome when a simple molecular substance is melted or boiled?
intermolecular forces
Why do simple molecular substances have low melting and boiling points?
weak intermolecular forces are easily overcome
What state are simple molecular substances usually in at room temperature?
gases or liquids
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
not charged so there are no free electrons or ions
Why do larger molecules have higher melting and boiling points?
as molecules get bigger, the strength of intermolecular forces increases
What are 3 bulk properties of simple molecular substances?
- usually gases/liquids at room temp
- don’t conduct electricity
- low melting and boiling points
What are polymers?
long chains of repeating units
What are the atoms in polymer molecules joined by?
strong covalent bonds
Why are most polymers solids at room temp?
larger intermolecular forces between polymer molecules than between simple covalent molecules so more energy needed to break them
What are all the atoms in giant covalent structures bonded together by?
strong covalent bonds
Why do giant covalent structures have very high melting and boiling points?
lots of energy needed to break strong covalent bonds
What are 3 examples of giant covalent structures?
- diamond
- graphite
- silicon dioxide
In diamond, how many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form?
4 covalent bonds
What are 3 properties of diamond?
- very hard
- very high melting point
- doesn’t conduct electricity
Why is diamond very hard?
carbon atoms each form 4 covalent bonds
Why does diamond not conduct electricity?
no free electrons or ions
Why does diamond have a very high melting point?
strong covalent bonds take a lot of energy to break