Chemistry Chapter 6: chemical bonds

chemical bonds and their characteristics

ionic state

crystalline solids

metallic state

solid at room temperature

covalent state

typically gasses, liquids, or amorphous solids

metallic conductivity

in any state

covalent conductivity

poor conductor

metallic durability

malleable and ductile

ionic durability

brittle

metallic composition

2 metals

ionic composition

metal and non-metal

covalent composition

2 non-metals

mixture

metallic

creates anions/cations

ionic

electrons are shared between atoms of the molecule

covalent

metallic m/b point

high

ionic m/b point

high

covalent m/b point

low

ionic conductivity

in molten or aqueous state

ionic solubility

most soluble in a polar solvent

covalent solubility

most soluble in non polar solvents