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How do the properties of metals differ from those of both ionic and molecular compounds?
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∙ 14y ago
Metals share properties such as: malleability, conductivity, strength and hardness. The reason properties of metals are different is because of metallic bonding. metals are made up of positively charged metal ions in a sea of delocalised electrons. This gives them the properties listed above. Ionic and molecular compounds are bonded in different ways. e.d ionic compounds are bonded in a rigid structure so it is brittle and non conductive
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∙ 14y ago
Metals have high electrical conductivity, malleability, and ductility, while ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points, and molecular compounds typically have lower melting and boiling points. Metals also tend to lose electrons to form cations, while ionic compounds involve the transfer of electrons between ions, and molecular compounds form covalent bonds through the sharing of electrons.
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∙ 11y agoThere are many differences between metals and non-metals (whether they are in the form of ionic compounds or not). In terms of their basic chemical properties, metals are elements that tend to donate electrons, and non-metals are elements that tend to receive electrons. Metals have between 1 and 3 valence electrons, and non-metals have between 4 and 8 valence electrons.
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∙ 15y agoMetals are much better electrical conductors in their solid state than ionic compounds.
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∙ 15y agoAn ionic compound is composed of a metal and a nonmetal A metallic compound is composed of two metals.
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What accounts for the observed differences in the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
The differences in properties of ionic and molecular compounds are primarily due to their chemical bonding. Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces between ions, leading to higher melting and boiling points, while molecular compounds have weaker intermolecular forces resulting in lower melting and boiling points. Additionally, ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, while molecular compounds generally do not.
What are the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are composed of charged ions held together by electrostatic attraction, typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal. They have high melting and boiling points, are brittle, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Molecular compounds are composed of molecules held together by covalent bonds, formed between nonmetals. They generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds and do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid states.
What elements do not go along with lutetium?
Lutetium tends to form compounds with elements that have similar chemical properties, such as other lanthanides and some transition metals. It does not typically form stable compounds with alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, as they have very different chemical properties from lutetium.
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
Do metals form compounds?
Yes, metals can form compounds with other elements. These compounds are often known as metal alloys or metal oxides, depending on the elements involved in the combination. Metals can bond with nonmetals to create compounds with different properties and applications.
Are molecular compounds made up of metals or nonmetals?
Some molecular compounds, such as methyl mercury, contain both metals and nonmetals. Most molecular compounds contain only nonmetals, and all molecular compounds contain at least one nonmetal element.
What accounts for the observed differences in the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
The differences in properties of ionic and molecular compounds are primarily due to their chemical bonding. Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces between ions, leading to higher melting and boiling points, while molecular compounds have weaker intermolecular forces resulting in lower melting and boiling points. Additionally, ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, while molecular compounds generally do not.
Are molecular compounds usually non-metals?
Yes, most molecular compounds do not contain metals. (The term "nonmetal" properly applies only to elements, not compounds.)
Do metallic compounds have the same properties as the original metals or new proerties?
Chemical compounds have very different properties compared to metals.Metallic compounds have more similar qualities to original metals. All of these metals are good conductors of heat. All of them have a luster.
What is binary compounds containing two non metals?
Binary molecular.
What are the importance of heavy metals in cooking?
Heavy metals compounds have frequently toxic properties.
Is a brittle compound a molecular compound?
No, a brittle compound does not necessarily indicate it is a molecular compound. Brittle compounds can be either molecular or ionic, depending on their chemical bonding. Brittle molecular compounds typically have covalent bonds, while brittle ionic compounds have ionic bonds.
What is a property of metals?
Physical properties of metals include: luster, malleability, and ductility. Chemical properties include: forming cations, and reacting with nonmetals to form ionic compounds.
How do hafnium and zirconium tetrachlorides differ in their reactions?
There is almost no difference in chemical properties between zirconium and hafnium metals or their compounds with the same nonmetal counterparts, because these two metals have the same valence electron configurations and almost the same atomic size.
What are the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are composed of charged ions held together by electrostatic attraction, typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal. They have high melting and boiling points, are brittle, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Molecular compounds are composed of molecules held together by covalent bonds, formed between nonmetals. They generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds and do not conduct electricity in solid or liquid states.
Why do molecular compounds not conduct electricity?
do not break up into ions.
How do transitional metals differ from the D block elements?
Transition metals make colorful cations. They make compounds with different oxidation numbers.
