Unit 1 - Chemistry - Structure and Bonding

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State the formula for the common anions
Sulfate - SO4 2- Carbonate - CO3 2- Nitrate - NO2- Hydroxide OH-
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State the formula for the common cations
Magnesium - Mg 2+ Sodium - Na+
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Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how Magnesium(Mg) and Oxygen (O) react to form MgO
Mg loses electrons to become positive ion O gains 2 electrons to become negative ion.
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Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions which require a lot of energy to break.
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Describe the structure of diamond.
Each C is bonded to 4C atoms in a giant covalent structure.
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Explain the properties of diamond.
High melting and boiling point as it takes a lot of energy to break bonds. Strong. Doesn't conduct electricity as no free electrons.
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Describe the structure of graphite.
In layers with 3 carbon bonds. Weak intermolecular forces between layers.
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Why is graphite soft?
It is in layers which slide over each other.
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Why does graphite conduct electricity?
Because it has a delocalised electron and it carries a current.
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How strong are the forces between covalent molecules? (Intermolecular forces)
Weak.
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State the formula for the common cations

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Magnesium - Mg 2+ Sodium - Na+

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Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how Magnesium(Mg) and Oxygen (O) react to form MgO

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Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?

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Describe the structure of diamond.

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