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Stearic Acid Covalent or Ionic

On the chemical bond properties of stearic acid

The formation of a matrix is connected by its particles, and the bonds, covalent and ionic, are different. On stearic acid today, explore its bonds are covalent or ionic to clarify its properties.

The stearic acid contains elements such as carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Looking at its molecular structure, the connection between carbon, hydrogen and oxygen depends on the common electron pair. Carbon atoms are tetravalent. If they want to reach the stable state of octet, they often share electrons with other atoms. Hydrogen atoms want to form the stable structure of helium, and they also share electrons with other atoms.

In stearic acid molecules, carbon and carbon are connected by covalent bonds, and each produces electrons to form a stable system. Carbon is connected to hydrogen, which is also a covalent bond. Hydrogen produces one electron, carbon produces one electron, and the two share to form a stable system. In the carboxyl group, carbon and oxygen also interact covalently. Oxygen has strong electronegativity. Although it has a strong attraction to electrons, it does not reach the degree of seizing electrons to form ionic bonds, but still shares electrons with carbon to maintain the integrity of the molecule.

From the perspective of stearic acid, the bonds of stearic acid are mostly covalent. This covalent bond makes stearic acid unique. The melting and boiling point of stearic acid has a certain range due to the covalent intermolecular force, rather than the high melting boiling point of ionic compounds. And in common solvents, its solubility is also related to the characteristics of covalent bonds.

In summary, stearic acid is based on covalent bonds as the basis of molecular construction, which is its essential characteristic. Therefore, the solution of its properties and the study of its application are of great benefit.