Study Guide for Solid State Internet Reading

 As you proceed through this presentation, use the following questions as guidelines for taking notes. If you are not able to answer the following questions after completing the reading, then you should go back and reread the appropriate sections.

  1. Distinguish between ionic bonding and covalent bonding. What factors influence the strength of each type of bonding?
  2. Distinguish between the three types of intermolecular forces. What factors influence the strength of each type of intermolecular forces?
  3. Describe the metallic structure. What factors influence the strength of metallic bonding?
  4. What are the physical characteristics that are associated with metallic bonding? Based on the electron sea model, explain why metals exhibit each of these physical characteristics.
  5. Compare the qualities of the various solid states, as described in the data table given with the presentation.