C2 - Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter Flashcards
What are the 3 states of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
How are the particles arranged in a solid?
A regular arrangement
Very close together
Vibrate about fixed positions
How are particles arranged in a liquid?
Random arrangement
Close together
Flow around each other
How are particles arranged in a gas?
Random arrangement
Further apart
Move quickly in all directions
What is meant by the melting point?
Melt and freeze at a specific temperature
What is meant by boiling point?
Boil and condense at a specific temperature
What is the state symbol for a solid?
s
What is the state symbol for a liquid
l
What is the state symbol for a gas?
g
What is the state symbol for an aqueous solution?
aq
What are the 3 types of chemical bonds?
Ionic
Covalent
Metallic
What are atoms called when they have lost or gained an electron?
Ions
Do Ions have a complete outer shell of electrons?
Yes
How would you describe the attraction of metal and non-metal ions?
Strong and electrostatic
What is the charge of a metal ion?
Positive