Types Of Structures

Question 1

What are the two types of structure

Answer 1

Giant structures and simple molecular structures

Question 2

What are giant structures

Answer 2

-form crystals in which all atoms/ions are linked by a network of strong bonding extending throughout the crystal

Question 3

General properties of giant structures and why

Answer 3

High melting and boiling temperatures due to the strong bonding within their structures which requires a lot of energy to overcome and break

Question 4

What are simple molecular structures

Answer 4

Consist of groups of atoms held together by strong covalent bonding within the molecules but with weak forces of attraction between the molecules

Question 5

What are intermolecular forces

Answer 5

Weak attractive forces between molecules

Question 6

General properties of simple molecular structures and why

Answer 6

Low melting and boiling temperatures due to weak intermolecular forces between molecules which require little energy to overcome