513.001 Molecular and Solid State Physics

Return to
problem list

Wolfram Alpha

Physical
Constants

Periodic System
of Elements

      

Chemical bonds in solids - Exam 14 Nov. 2008

a) Explain how you would calculate the Madelung constant for a CsCl crystal structure. It is not necessary to give a numerical answer; just explain how it would be done.

b) Describe covalent, ionic and metallic bonds. About how much energy is needed to break these bonds?