Classify each of the following solids as molecular, ionic, metallic, or covalent. (a) Rb (b) C5H12 (c) B (d) Na2HPO4
As we know, ionic bond is the gain or loss of electrons. In this two neutral atoms come close to each other and undergo ionization process to complete their valence shell.
Covalent bond is the sharing of electrons. The sharing electrons are delocalized i.e, they do not belong to any particular atom.
In metallic bonds, atoms come together, electrons from outer shell of atoms share space with neighbouring atoms. The electrons can move freely within the atom orbitals.
Rb = metallic
C5H12 = Covalent
B = Covalent
Na2HPO4 = Ionic
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