Periodic Trends In Bonding And Stucture

Question 1

What is the one constant property between all metals?

Answer 1

Ability to conduct electricity.

Question 2

What is the definition of metallic bonding?

Answer 2

Metallic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between cations and delocalised electrons.

Question 3

What are the three properties of metals?

Answer 3

Strong metallic bonds
High electrical conductivity
High melting and boiling points

Question 4

Are metals soluble?

Answer 4

No. Any interactions would lead to a reaction rather than dissolving such as sodium with water.

Question 5

Explain how the bonding in a simple molecular lattice is different from that in a giant covalent lattice.

Answer 5

A simple molecular lattice has London forces between molecules. A giant covalent lattice has covalent bonds between atoms.

Question 6

Across periods 2 and 3, which elements have giant metallic lattices? (structure)

Answer 6

Li, Be, Na, Mg, and Al

Question 7

Across periods 2 and 3, which elements have giant covalent lattices? (structure)

Answer 7

B, C and Si

Question 8

Across periods 2 and 3, which elements have a simple molecular structure?

Answer 8

N2, O2, F2, Ne, P4, S8, Cl2, and Ar