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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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∙ 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?
t Answer Well firstly, ionic compounds form from metals bonding with non metals. Molecular/covalent form from non metals bonding with non metals. A strong electrostatic force between ionic compounds results in them having high melting points. A weaker electrostatic force between molecular compounds results in them having lower melting points and thus weaker bonds. Ionic compounds are made up of ions, so will conduct electricity. Covalent compounds only share electrons and so are not ions, and will not conduct electricity.
What are the characteristics of ionic compounds vs molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are generally made up of nonmetals and metals, while molecular compounds are normally made up of nonmetals only.
What are the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are between metals and non-metals. Molecular (covalent) compounds are between only non-metals. (Metallic compounds are between metals and other metals) An ionic compound is a pure substance that is formed from a metal and a nonmetal. It has a fairly high melting point and is a conductor of electricity when in a molten or aqueous state. A molecular compound, on the other hand, is a pure substance that is formed from nonmetals. It has a fairly low melting point, and can only conduct electricity unless it is aqueous and polar. Another important difference between the two is that an ionic compound is a crystalline solid at standard temperature and pressure (STP), whereas a molecular compound can be in a solid, gas or liquid state at STP.
Is Triphosphorous pentachloride ionic or molecular?
Molecular. If you compare the electronegativities of phosphorus and chlorine, the difference between them falls in a spectrum of molecular compounds. The quick and easy answers : 1) non metals only = molecular. 2) the prefixes in the name (tri =3, penta=5) are used for the naming of molecular compounds (and hydrates)
Is NaI ionic or molecular?
It is ionic, since Na (sodium) is one of the Alkali metals. Here's a tip: molecular compounds involve non-metal substances, whereas ionic compounds involve metal substances.
What accounts for the observed differences in the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
t Answer Well firstly, ionic compounds form from metals bonding with non metals. Molecular/covalent form from non metals bonding with non metals. A strong electrostatic force between ionic compounds results in them having high melting points. A weaker electrostatic force between molecular compounds results in them having lower melting points and thus weaker bonds. Ionic compounds are made up of ions, so will conduct electricity. Covalent compounds only share electrons and so are not ions, and will not conduct electricity.
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.
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 are the characteristics of ionic compounds vs molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are generally made up of nonmetals and metals, while molecular compounds are normally made up of nonmetals only.
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.
What are the properties of ionic and molecular compounds?
Ionic compounds are between metals and non-metals. Molecular (covalent) compounds are between only non-metals. (Metallic compounds are between metals and other metals) An ionic compound is a pure substance that is formed from a metal and a nonmetal. It has a fairly high melting point and is a conductor of electricity when in a molten or aqueous state. A molecular compound, on the other hand, is a pure substance that is formed from nonmetals. It has a fairly low melting point, and can only conduct electricity unless it is aqueous and polar. Another important difference between the two is that an ionic compound is a crystalline solid at standard temperature and pressure (STP), whereas a molecular compound can be in a solid, gas or liquid state at STP.
Is a brittle compound a molecular compound?
Periodic table lists elements. Not properties. Brittle is a property (of metals).
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.
Is Triphosphorous pentachloride ionic or molecular?
Molecular. If you compare the electronegativities of phosphorus and chlorine, the difference between them falls in a spectrum of molecular compounds. The quick and easy answers : 1) non metals only = molecular. 2) the prefixes in the name (tri =3, penta=5) are used for the naming of molecular compounds (and hydrates)
