typesof solids Flashcards
metallic lattice particles
positive kernels and delocalised valance electrons
how do metallic lattices come about
result of metallic bonding
metallic lattice strength and strongness
strong
generally hard
metallic lattice bp and mp
high melting and boiling points as there are many strong electrostatic forces of attraction between positive kernels and delocalised valence electrons
metallic lattice malleability
Sheets of cations can slide past over each other but remain held together by electrostatic forces of attraction between positive kernels and delocalised valence electrons
Na vs Mg boiling point
more stronger electrostatic forces of attraction between positive kernels + delocalised electrons in Mg
cation of Mg is 2+ and cation of Na is 1+
Mg has higher boiling water
metallic lattice test for conductivity
have a system w a power supply, ammeter and apply potential difference across it
insert test substances between clips/ place substance in beaker using electrodes to make contact w substance
how do ionic lattices come about
result of ionic bonding
ionic lattice particles
anions + cations
strength ionic lattice
strong
ionic lattice mp+ bp
high
many strong electrostatic forces of attraction between cations and anions
more energy needed to overcome forces
Al2O3 vs NaF BP
electrostatic forces between Al3+ and O2- are stronger than those between Na+ and F- because the sizes of the charges are greater in Al2O3
therefore more energy is required to overcome the forces
brittle ionic solids
a shift in the arrangement of ions brings like charges alongside each other which result in a force of repulsion which causes the solid to fracture
ionic lattice test for conductivity
in solid state cations + anions are not free to move to carry charge in an ionic lattice. can melt solid- molten state or dissolve in water- aqueous state
molecular lattice particles
molecules held together by electrostatic forces (van der waals forces)