CC5-CC7 Flashcards
what is a bond
an attraction between two atoms that hold together
what is an ion
an atom that has gained a charge by gaining or losing electrons
what is a charge
whether an ion is positive or negative
what is a cation
positive ion formed by losing electrons, formed by metal atoms
what is an Anion
negative ion formed by gaining electron. formed by non-metal atoms
what is an electrostatic force
A force of attraction between a positive and negative particle
what is an ionic compound
when two oppositely charged ions are held together by and electrostatic force an ionic lattice
what is a ionic Latice
a repeating 3D pattern of alternating positive and negative ions
What is a ionic compound formed with
A metal and non metal
What is a covalent bond formed with
Non metals only
How does a covalent bond work
Two non metals share electrons to make a stable substance dot and cross
What is a molecule
A distinct group of atoms bonded by covalent bonds
What is the structure of molecules
Simple molecular structure
Water molecule
Air
Are molecules bonded to each other
No bec they have a simple molecular structure
Only atoms are covalently bonded
Where do intermolecular forces
Between molecules