Unit1: Bonding Flashcards
What is a molecule?
A molecule is two or more atoms held together by a covalent bond
What is a covalent bond?
A covalent bond is a shared pair of electrons between two non metal atoms
What is a diatomic molecule made of?
A diatomic molecule is a molecule that contains two atoms only
Name all of the diatomic elements
Fluorine
Chlorine
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Bromine
Iodine
Name 4 shapes of molecules
Tetrahedral
Angular
Linear
Trigonal pyramidal
What is an ionic bond?
An ionic bond is an electrostatic force of attraction between a positive and a negative non-metal
Is sodium chloride an ionic or covalent substance?
Ionic
Is carbon dioxide an ionic or covalent substance?
Covalent
Complete the following:
Ionic compounds have …….. melting points and ……. Boiling points
Ionic compounds have high melting points and high boiling points
Are ionic compounds soluble or insoluble in water?
Ionic compounds are soluble in water
Complete the following:
Ionic compounds conduct electricity but only when ……. Or in ……… because the ……………….. to move.
Ionic compounds conduct electricity but only when molten or in solution because the ions are free to move.
Name two types of covalent substances
- Discrete molecular substances
- Covalent network substances
Are covalent network substances soluble or insoluble in water?
Insoluble
Complete the following: covalent network substances have ……… melting and boiling points
Covalent network substances have very high melting and boiling points
Complete the following: covalent molecules have ….. melting points and boiling points
Covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points