Lewis Structures
The number of valence electrons that Carbon has
4
The types of element(s) it forms between
metals and nonmetals
Forms between?
two nonmetals
Forms between?
two metals
Formula for diatomic elements (use X in place of the element)
X2
What determines the central atom
the atom with the most unpaired electrons
State of matter at room temperature
solid
Also called
molecules
Forms a ___ of constantly moving particles
sea
The number the diatomic elements make
7
The strongest bond
triple bond
Arrangement that is formed
crystal lattice
___ melting and boiling points
low
Alloy definition
when two or more metals are combined
Polyatomic compounds contain ___ or more elements
The type of bond that forms between the C's in C2H2
triple bond
To conduct electricity, they have to be ______
dissolved in water
Meaning of non electrolytes
do not conduct electricity in any form
Alloys tend to be ____ than the element used to make them
stronger
Polyatomic elements are ____ compounds
ionic
They are used for _____ compounds
covalent
Another name for ionic compounds
salts
Longest bonds
single
To make the metals combine you have to what?
melt them
What element can be diatomic that's not in the Super Seven?
hydrogen