Chemistry Chapter 5

Front

What type of bonding is characterized by a complete transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bonding.

Front

What type of bonding is characterized by a delocalized sea of electrons?

Back

Metallic bonding.

Front

What type of bond does potassium (K) exhibit?

Back

Metallic bonding.

Front

Which type of bonding forms a crystal lattice of alternating positive and negative ions?

Back

Ionic bonding.

Front

What type of bonding results in substances that are malleable and ductile?

Back

Metallic bonding.

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

A type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

Define metallic bonding.

Back

A type of chemical bonding that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea' of delocalized electrons.

Front

What is a crystal lattice?

Back

A three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or ions in a crystal.

Front

What properties are associated with ionic compounds?

Back

High melting and boiling points, brittleness, and electrical conductivity when dissolved in water.

Front

What properties are associated with metallic compounds?

Back

Good electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, and ductility.