Melting points of Ionic Solids
High
Texture of Ionic Solids
Hard and brittle
Conductivity of Ionic Solids
Conducts electricity when dissolved or melted
Forces that Hold Ionic Solids Together
Electrostatic forces
What are the melting points of molecular solids?
Low
What is the texture of molecular solids?
Soft
Do molecular solids conduct electricity?
No
Are molecular solids soluble in water?
Yes
What type of forces hold molecular solids together?
Weak intermolecular forces
What are the melting points of metallic solids?
Varying
What properties do metallic solids have in terms of shape?
Ductile and malleable
What can metallic solids conduct?
Electricity and heat
What is the structural characteristic of metallic solids?
A sea of electrons
What is a characteristic melting point of network covalent solids?
Very high
How do network covalent solids feel?
Very hard
Do network covalent solids conduct electricity?
No
Are network covalent solids soluble?
No
What type of bonds connect the atoms in network covalent solids?
Rigid covalent bonds
Oxidation
The LOSS of electrons; INCREASE of oxidation number
Reduction
The GAIN of electrons; DECREASE of oxidation number
Oxidizing Agents
Substances that accept electrons to make another molecule oxidize
Reducing Agents
Substances that donate electrons to make another molecule reduce
Complexing (Chealating) Agents
Substances that surround metal ions to prevent them from reacting
Precipitating Agents
Substances that replace ions to create a precipitate (solid)
