Unit 1-(d) Bonding, Stucture and Properties-B. Structure Flashcards
What is a diatomic molecule made of?
two atoms
What is a molecule?
A group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
Which elements exist as diatomic molecules?
hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens( fluorine,chlorine,bromine,iodine)
What are discrete covalent bonds?
small separate molecules like diatomic ones
How is discrete covalent formula written?
with the actual number of atoms in each molecule
Are discrete covalent molecules strong?
nope they are pretty weak
What does a covalent network structure consist of?
a giant lattice of covalently bonded atoms
How is formula for ova lent network substances written?
giving the simplest ratio of atoms of each element
What does an ionic structure consist of?
A giant lattice of oppositely charged ions
How is the formula for an ionic substance written?
Gives the simplest ratio of positive ions to negative ions
What does metallic structure consist of?
A giant lattice of positively charge ions and delocalised outer electrons