AQA Alevel Chemistry Bonding

What does ionic bonding involve?

electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a lattice

What is the charge of sulfate?

SO4 2-

What is the charge of hydroxide

OH-

What is the charge of ammonium?

NH4+

What is the charge of nitrate?

NO3-

What is the charge of carbonate?

CO3 2-

What charge do group 1 metals form?

1+

What charge does group 2 form?

+2

What charge does group 3 form?

+3

What charge does group 7 form?

-1

What charge does group 6 form?

-2

What is a covalent bond?

sharing of electrons between atoms

What is a dative bond?

A covalent bond in which both electrons are donated from the same atom

How many covalent bonds can form between two atoms?

Triple bonds are the maximum

What is a metalic bond?

attraction between delocalised electrons and positive ions arranged in a lattice

What are the four types of crystal structures?

ionic, metallic, macromolecular (giant covalent) and molecular