CW 26/05/2023

C7d2 Bonding Models

Do Now:
Name one other example of a substance that can be
described as:
a ionic
b covalent, simple molecular
c covalent, giant molecular
d metallic.
How do we represent a bond?
Modelling Bonding
We can show the different types of bonding using models.
Here are some of the different types of models you will have seen:
• displayed formulae
• dot and cross diagrams
• ball and stick diagrams
• space-filling models

Each model has advantages and disadvantages.

Carbon Dioxide
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of
the models?
Displayed Formula Dot and Cross

O=C=
O
Space Filling Ball and Stick
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O=C=O
Displayed Formula

Advantages Disadvantages
• Clearly shows chemical • Does not show the
bonds relative sizes of the
• Formula of compound atoms and the bonds
can be worked out from between them
 Write Down
Dot and Cross
 Write Down

Advantages Disadvantages
• Shows 3D structure and • Does not show how
how atoms are arranged bonds are formed
• Represents relative sizes
of atoms and distances
between them
 Write Down

Ball and Stick

Copy & Complete

cross diagram suggests that the

The dot and ________
ifferent In
electrons from different atoms are d__________.
same
reality, all electrons are the _______.
tomsare
The molecular structure suggests that the a_____
onds The atoms are
held quite far apart by stick b_______.
lose together and overlap.
actually very c______
Write sentences to describe a strength and a weakness for each of the
bonding models shown below. Use the key word to help.
Progression questions

• What different types of structure and bonding models are used to

describe substances?

• How do these models help explain the properties of substances?

• What are the limitations of the models that we use to show structure
and bonding?
 Objectives
C1.32 Explain why elements and compounds can be classified as:
(a) ionic
(b) covalent, simple molecular
(c) covalent, giant molecular
(d) metallic
and how the structure and bonding of these types of substances results in
different physical properties, including relative melting point and boiling point,
relative solubility in water and ability to conduct electricity (as solids and in
solution).
C1.41Describe the limitations of particular representations and models to
include dot and cross, ball and stick models and two and three- dimensional
representations.