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why can elements be classed as ionic?
because when a metal and non metal react, they create a large lattice structure with STRONG IONIC bonds
why can elements and compounds be classed as simple molecular?
They have no overall charge, they cannot conduct electricity, they can also dissolve and melt easily proving that the bonds can easily be overcome.
why can elements and compounds be classed as giant covalent?
They use covalent structures, however they are made up of many atom joined together main EGS are DIAMOND and GRAPHITE (carbon allotropes)
why can elements and compounds be classed as metallic
they lose electrons in order to gain stability, they also have a sea of freely moving ELECTRONS moving through organised lines of positive metal ions
How does the structure of bonds affect properties?
resilient ties of atoms or compounds lead to a harder material and a stronger one, with a simple covalent structure such as lead, they have thin layers, allowing the lead to shed easily.
Properties of ionic compounds
Crystals are formed with lattice structures High melting and boiling points Hard and brittle conduct electricity while in water good insulators DO NOT CONDUCT AS A SOLID.
Properties of simple covalent molecular compounds
They have low melting and boiling points because their bonds are weak due to forces being weak between the simple compounds.
They are poor conductors due to them not having a free electron.
Describe the structures of graphite and diamond
Each carbon atom bonds with four other carbon atoms, forming a tetrahedron.
All the covalent bonds are identical and strong with no weak intermolecular forces. diamond has a triangular structure, graphite has a layered structure
acids in a solution are sources of what ions
hydrogen
alkalis in a solution are sources of what ions
hydroxide
what is the effect of acids and alkalis on litmus
red in acid
blue in alkali
what is the effect of acids and alkalis on methyl orange
alkali is yellow
acid red
what is the effect of acids and alkalis on phenolphthalein
pink in alkali
colourless in acids
if there is a high concentration of hydrogen ions in an acidic solution, what will happen to the ph
lower
if there is a high concentration of hydroxide ions in an alkali solution, what will happen to the ph
increase
as the ph decreases by one, the hydrogen ion concentration increases by…
ten
what does dilute mean with respect to the amount of a substance in a solution?
a small amount of the solute compared to solvent?
what is a solvent?
the component where a solute usually dissolves eg water
what is a solute?
the component that is dissolved with a solvent to make a SOLUTION
what is concentration
the amount of substance in a refined space
explain a weak acid? in terms of ions
molecules that partially dissociate into ions in aqueous solutions.
release some H+ ions they have
PH is usually 3-5
what does disassociate mean?
the breaking down of a compound into elements
explain a strong acid?
the molecules completely dissociate into their ions in water
PH is always very low
release all H+ ions
what is a base?
a substance that reacts with an acid to form salt and water so——Base+acid=water=salt