Intermolecular Forces
Bonding in Solids
Bonding in Solids
Molecular Solids
Comparison of bond energies for different types of bonds
Type of bond |
Energy (kJ/mol) |
Dispersion (Carbon - carbon van der Waals) |
~1.0 |
Hydrogen bond (strongest dipole-dipole) |
~12-16 |
Ionic |
~50-100 |
Covalent |
~100-1000 |
Covalent Network Solids
Ionic Solids
Metallic Solids
1996 Michael Blaber