Chemical Bonding and Material Properties Flashcard

Front

What is the predominant intermolecular force between two polar molecules?

Back

Dipole-dipole forces

Front

The strength of ionic bonds is determined by ______.

Back

Charge density

Front

Which type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons between atoms of similar electronegativity?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Ionic solids have ______.

Back

a high melting point

Front

Which crystal structure is typical of sodium chloride?

Back

Simple cubic

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

Explain the term 'electronegativity'.

Back

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.

Front

What are London dispersion forces?

Back

Weak intermolecular forces arising from temporary dipoles in molecules.

Front

Describe the characteristics of metallic bonds.

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Bonds formed by the attraction between positively charged metal ions and delocalized electrons.