Ionic vs Covalent Bonding Properties

Covalent bond

It requires a lot of energy to break down the ionic lattice.

They have no free electrons to carry electric current.

<p>Metals lose electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When layers of ions with the same charge line up, the lattice will break down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-metals gain electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diamond has a very high melting point because it has a strong 3d structure where every carbon atom is held in place by 4 covalent bonds, requiring a lot of energy to break down the structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diamond is used as a cutting tool because nothing naturally occurs that is harder than diamond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Graphite doesn't conduct electricity because it has no free electrons to carry electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Graphite is soft and slippery because its layers are connected with weak forces that allow them to slide over each other easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silica is like diamond because it forms a giant covalent structure where each silicon atom bonds with an oxygen atom, giving it similar properties to diamond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive ions, known as cations, are formed by losing electrons, while negative ions, known as anions, are formed by gaining electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers