Ionic Bonds, simple molecules, covalent structures, metals

Cards (96)

  • At what temperature does table salt melt?
    801°C
  • What charge does sodium ion have after losing an electron?
    Positive sodium ion (Na+)
  • What charge does chloride ion have after gaining an electron?
    Negative chloride ion (Cl-)
  • How do the opposite charges of sodium and chloride ions affect their bonding?
    Opposite charges keep them bonded as salt
  • What type of structure do ionic compounds have?
    Lattice structure
  • What are the main components of the crystal lattice structure shown?
    • Chloride ions (Cl-)
    • Sodium ions (Na+)
    • Ionic bonds between the ions
  • Why can ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or dissolved?
    The ions become free to move and carry current
  • How many electrons are in the outer shell of a silicon (Si) atom?
    4
  • What are the key characteristics of metals?
    • Made of metal atoms
    • Lose electrons to form positive ions
    • Form a lattice structure
    • Surrounded by delocalized electrons
    • Conduct heat and electricity easily
  • What is the chemical formula for hydrogen sulfide?
    H2S
  • What is the structure of silica in a giant covalent network?
    • Continuous structure
    • Atoms linked by strong covalent bonds
    • Silicon forms four bonds with oxygen
    • Repeating 3D pattern
  • What are the four types of chemical bonding described in the image?
    • Ionic
    • Simple covalent
    • Network covalent
    • Metallic
  • What structure do positive ions in metals form?
    Lattice structure
  • How do giant covalent structures differ from simple molecules?
    They extend in every direction without breaks
  • How do the electrical resistivity properties of the four bonding types differ?
    • Ionic: Very high electrical resistivity
    • Simple covalent: High electrical resistivity
    • Network covalent: Very high electrical resistivity
    • Metallic: Very low electrical resistivity
  • What are the four main elements that make up the silicon dioxide molecule?
    Silicon, oxygen, covalent bonds, and outer shell of electrons
  • What is the chemical formula for silicon dioxide (SiO2)?
    • Silicon (Si) atom forms 4 covalent bonds with 4 oxygen (O) atoms
    • The chemical formula is SiO2
  • What is a simple molecule?
    A molecule formed by shared electrons
  • What are the three main types of metal lattice structures?
    • Body-centered cubic (bcc)
    • Face-centered cubic (fcc)
    • Hexagonal
  • How do the solubility properties of the four bonding types differ in water and organic solvents?
    • Ionic: High solubility in water, very low solubility in organic solvents
    • Simple covalent: Low solubility in water, very high solubility in organic solvents
    • Network covalent: Very low solubility in water and organic solvents
    • Metallic: Very low solubility in water and organic solvents
  • What is the chemical formula for hydrogen bromide?
    HBr
  • How do delocalized electrons contribute to metal properties?
    They maintain strong bond strength between atoms
  • What is the chemical formula for nitrogen gas?
    N2
  • Why do the ions in a compound form a crystal lattice structure?
    The ions are arranged in a lattice structure due to their ionic bonding
  • How do atoms join to form a simple molecule?
    Through covalent bonds by sharing electrons
  • How many covalent bonds are present in the silicon dioxide molecule?
    Four
  • What is the hardness property of ionic bonding?
    high
  • What is the hardness property of metallic bonding?
    low-high
  • Why do giant covalent structures have very high melting points?
    They require much energy to break bonds
  • What type of bonds are present in giant covalent structures?
    Covalent bonds
  • What is the result of the regular arrangement of ions in ionic compounds?
    A strong, brittle crystal with a fixed shape
  • How do simple molecules differ from ionic lattices?
    Simple molecules are discrete, ionic lattices are continuous
  • How does the bonding in silicon dioxide contribute to its properties?
    Strong covalent bonds create a robust structure
  • Why are metals strong despite being malleable?
    Metal ions can slide while maintaining bonding
  • How are atoms arranged in a giant covalent network?
    Atoms are linked by strong covalent bonds in every direction
  • What is the arrangement of atoms in a hexagonal structure?
    Stacked hexagonal layers
  • Why can metals conduct heat and electricity easily?
    Due to shared delocalized electrons
  • What causes ionic compounds to shatter when struck?
    Alignment of ions of the same charge
  • How do giant covalent structures differ from ionic lattices in terms of weak points?
    They have no weak points like ionic lattices
  • Why are simple molecules poor conductors of electricity?
    They lack free ions to carry charge