Solid Types and Properties

Flashcards reviewing the different types of solids and their properties: molecular, ionic, network covalent, and metallic.

Molecular Solids

Solids composed of molecules or atoms

Intermolecular Forces (IMF)

Attractive forces in molecular solids consisting of dipole-dipole interactions, London Dispersion Forces (LDF), and hydrogen bonding

Properties of Molecular Solids

Solids with the lowest melting point, low solubility in water, zero conductivity in solid form, and non-conductive in aqueous solutions.

Ionic Solids

Solids composed of ions

Electrostatic Attractions

Attractive forces in ionic solids where opposite charges attract.

Properties of Ionic Solids

Solids with high melting points, high solubility in water, no conductivity as a solid, but conductive in aqueous solutions.

Network Covalent Solids

Solids composed of nonmetal atoms

Network of Strong Covalent Bonds

Attractive forces are network of strong, short covalent bonds.

Properties of Network Covalent Solids

Solids with the highest melting point, insoluble in water, and non-conductive in solid and aqueous solutions.

Metallic Solids

Solids composed of metal atoms

Metallic Bonds/Electron Sea Model

Attractive forces are metallic bonds or the electron sea model.

Properties of Metallic Solids

Solids with a high melting point, insoluble in water, highly conductive as a solid, and non-conductive in aqueous solutions due to the absence of mobile ions.