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In this essay I will look at the physical properties of four different solids and explain why they act the way they do in terms of bonding and structure.
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The Structure of Solids We all know that different substances act in different ways. The properties a substance displays depends on their structure and the different types of bonding they have. In this essay I will look at the physical properties of four different solids and explain why they act the way they do in terms of bonding and structure. Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride is formed by strong electrostatic attractions between the sodium and chloride ions. Because the ions are small they are closer together meaning the electrostatic forces are stronger than usual. This is why Sodium Chloride has a high melting and boiling point as it takes a lot of heat energy to break the bonds. Solid Sodium Chloride is not a conductor of electricity. This is because there are no free electrons which are able to move around. However molten sodium chloride undergoes electrolysis, which involves conduction of electricity because of...
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