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which is the strongest of all the chemical bonds? metallic or covalent?
fasterthanjoao said:They overlap.
Bond energy strengths can be taken roughly as:
Ionic 5ev (per bond) {with a boiling dissociation >1000K}
covalent 1-5ev (per bond) {boiling dissociation >1000K for non-molecular solids}
metallic 1-2ev (per atom) {boiling dissociation 1000K}
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intermolecular: hydrogen 0.5ev (per bond)
van der waals 0.1 per atom (or formula unit)
The strength of a bond depends on various factors such as the type of atoms involved, the distance between them, and the arrangement of their electrons. In general, metallic bonds tend to be stronger than covalent bonds due to the overlapping of multiple atomic orbitals in metallic bonding.
No, the strength of a bond is also influenced by the distance between the atoms and their arrangement in space. For example, a covalent bond between two small atoms can be stronger than a metallic bond between two larger atoms.
Yes, covalent bonds can have some degree of metallic character, especially in materials like graphite or diamond. In these materials, the covalent bonds between atoms can exhibit delocalized electrons, similar to metallic bonding.
Yes, various factors such as temperature, pressure, and the presence of impurities can weaken both metallic and covalent bonds. For example, heating a metal can cause it to expand and weaken its metallic bonds.
Some materials have both types of bonds due to the presence of different types of atoms. For example, in alloys, metallic bonds are present between atoms of the same metal, while covalent bonds are present between atoms of different metals. This combination of bonds can result in unique properties, such as high strength and conductivity.