metal - Are metallic/ionic bonds weaker than covalent bonds ...
May 25, 2014 · In mineralogy class, I was taught that metallic and ionic bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and that's why quartz and diamond have such a high hardness value. …
Are ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds? - Chemistry Stack …
Feb 5, 2014 · A covalent bond involves overlapping of orbitals while an Ionic bond involves charge separation. Why are bonds formed by the overlapping of orbitals weaker than charge …
Intermolecular Forces for Ionic Compound? - Chemistry Stack …
Oct 7, 2015 · Ionic bonds are the product of Coulombic interactions within the ionic compound. Intermolecular forces means 'between molecules' and (unfortunately), in this case, extends to …
Why are bonds ionic when the electronegativity difference …
Mar 15, 2014 · The degree of polarity or degree of ionic bonding of any given bond can vary continuosly zero to nearly 100%. We normally say that bonds between atoms with …
Why can't carbon form an ionic bond? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Formation of ionic bonds involve "removing" electrons and there seems to be enough energy there. So what's different for carbon? The textbook also mentions that a $\ce {C^ {4-}}$ anion …
Why do non-metals not form Ionic bonds (Ti-C, Sc-P) and instead …
Apr 19, 2022 · Thus, bonding is considered ionic where the ionic character is greater than the covalent character. The larger the difference in electronegativity between the two types of …
bond - Is melting/boiling point of ionically bonded substance …
Jun 21, 2013 · Is the melting and boiling point of ionic bond usually higher than covalent bond? I know that compounds with ionic bonds are usually solid at room temperature, so I want other …
Why aren't ionic crystals stronger than diamond?
Mar 20, 2022 · 5 If ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds, then why aren't ionic crystals stronger than diamond, which is bonded by covalent bonds? Diamond has tetrahedral …
Why are electrons transferred in an ionic bond?
Oct 4, 2014 · I've been taught at school that in an ionic compound like $\ce {NaCl}$, electrons are transferred from the $\ce {Na}$ to the $\ce {Cl}$ to form $\ce {Na+}$ and $\ce {Cl-}$ which …
Has a carbon compound ever been found having an ionic bond?
Nov 12, 2015 · Though it is highly unlikely, has any carbon compound been found to make an ionic bond and to exhibit ionic properties?