Ionic & Metallic Bonding

Ionic Bonding

Chemical bonding that results from the electrical attraction between cations and anions


 ELECTRONEGATIVITY DIFFERENCE SCALE

Difference Range

General Bond Type

Specific Bond Type

0 - 0.3

Covalent

Non-Polar Covalent

0.4-1.7

Covalent

Polar Covalent

1.8-3.3

Ionic

Ionic

  • Ionic Compound – is composed of positive and negative ions that are combined so that the numbers of positive and negative charges are equal

  • Chemical formula shows the ratios of ions present

  • Formula unit – is the simplest collection of atoms from which an ionic compound’s formula can be established

  • Most are crystalline solids

  • Lattice energy – is the energy released when one mole of an ionic crystalline compound is formed from gaseous ions Gas to Solid

  • Lattice structure - Three dimensional arrangements vary depending upon the sizes and charges of the ions

  • Formation of ionic compounds is ALWAYS exothermic meaning energy is released

  • Cations-+ losses electrons

  • Anions- gains electrons (nonmetals)

Crystal Lattice

Metallic Bonding

Chemical bonding that results from the attraction between metal atoms and the surrounding sea of electrons

  • High electrical and thermal conductivity due to freedom of electrons to move

  • Strong reflectors and absorbers of light due to many orbitals separated by extremely small energy differences

  • Metallic luster is due to re-radiated or reflected light

  • Malleable meaning they can be hammered or beaten into thin sheets

  • Ductile meaning they can be drawn, pulled or extruded through a small opening to produce a wire

  • Bond strength is determined by the metal’s enthalpy of vaporization (heat as energy required to vaporize substance)

Intermolecular Forces

Forces of attraction between molecules

  • Dipole-Dipole forces

    equal but opposite charges that are separated by a short distance

    The direction of the dipole is from the positive pole to the negative pole

    Ex.



    Something is more polar if it has a stronger electronegativity 

  • Hydrogen Bonding

  • London Dispersion Forces

    resulting from the constant motion of electrons and the creation of instantaneous dipoles

    NOTE:

  • Act between all atoms and molecules

  • Only force that acts between noble gases and nonpolar molecules