C2 Bonding, structures and states of matter Flashcards
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what are the properties of solids
particles are in a fixed shape, state symbol (s), fixed shape and volume
what are the properties of liquids
state symbol (l), changes shape in different containers, particles can flow over eachother but are still attracted to eachother.
what are the properties of gases
state symbol (g), particles are free to move, can be easily compressed, expands to fill shape of container
what is the state symbol (aq)
aqueous, something dissolved in water
what is the process from solid to gas
sublimation
what is the process from gas to solid
deposition
what are the limitations of the particle model?
The simple particle model assumes that particles are solid spheres.
In most substances the particles are atoms, molecules or ions, and not solid spheres.
Atoms, molecules or ions vary in size - in particle theory they are represented as equal in size.
Particle theory diagrams do not show that there are forces or bonds between the particles.
Atoms are mostly empty space so real particles are not solid at all!
what are the two types of atoms?
metal and non metal
what do metals do when forming an ion?
metals loose elctrons when froming ions, they form postitive ions
what do non metals do when forming ions?
non metals gain electrons when forming ions, they form negative ions
how are ionic bonds formed?
ionic bonds are formed with electrostatic attraction
what is the elctrostatic attraction between?
opposite charges, positive metal ions and negative non metal ions
how do you work out ionic formulae?
switch the charges of the opposite elements to make it neutral.
what do electrostartic attractions hold?
they hold oppositley charged ions in a lattice
when are covalent bonds formed?
Covalent bonds are formed when atoms of non-metals share pairs of electrons with each other
each shared pair of electrons is a covalent bond
for covalent bonding you only show the ……… shell
outer
Explain the bonding in lithium fluoride
Lithium fluoride is an ionic compound.
A lithium atom loses one electron to make a Li+ ion.
This electron is transferred to fluorine to make a F- ion.
The atoms are held in place by electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative ions,
In a lattice.
what do giant ionic lattices have?
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions
So have very high melting and boiling points
Lots of heat energy needed to overcome strong electrostatic forces of attraction
what are molten ionic compounds?
Cannot conduct electricity when solid - ions are in fixed positions
When molten the electrostatic attraction has been overcome
Ions able to move and carry the charge
what are ionic compound solutions?
Ions separate and interact with water molecules
Ions are free to move and carry the charge
What makes copper a good material for a wire?
Good conductor of electricity
Malleable - able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.
Ductile - able to be drawn out into a thin wire.
what is metallic bonding?
2 or more metal atoms, giant structure of atoms, delocalised electrons free to move throughout structure, delocalised electrons carry current, positive metal ions, malleable layers can slide over each other
Explain why metals conduct electricity
the atoms are arranged in a giant structure, delocalised electrons are free to move throughout the whole structure.
what is an alloy?
An alloy is a mixture which contains at least one metal.