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