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Can anyone explain why in the charge sharing processes, more charges are given to the larger conductors made of the same material?
The uneven sharing of charges, also known as ionic bonding, is a type of chemical bonding where there is a transfer of electrons from one atom to another. This results in the formation of ions with opposite charges, which then attract each other and form a bond.
The uneven sharing of charges creates strong electrostatic forces between the ions, making the resulting molecule very stable and rigid. This leads to high melting and boiling points, as well as brittle and non-conductive properties in solid form.
Elements with large differences in electronegativity, such as metals and non-metals, are likely to exhibit uneven sharing of charges. This is because the non-metal atoms have a stronger attraction for electrons, causing them to gain electrons from the metal atoms.
In covalent bonding, electrons are shared between atoms, resulting in a more equal sharing of charges. This leads to molecules with lower melting and boiling points, as well as more flexible and conductive properties. In ionic bonding, there is a complete transfer of electrons, resulting in ions with opposite charges.
Common examples of the uneven sharing of charges include table salt (NaCl), which is made up of sodium and chlorine ions, and calcium carbonate (CaCO3), found in seashells and limestone. These compounds have strong ionic bonds that give them their characteristic properties.