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Science and Nature

Scientific Concepts / Discoveries / Nature Phenomena

  • Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together to form molecules and compounds, which make up matter (e.g., water, salt, air, metals, etc.).
  • There are three main classifications of chemical bonding:
    • Ionic bonds
    • Covalent bonds
    • Metallic bonds

Bonding Types (With Key Details)

Ionic Bonds

  • Occur when one atom transfers electrons to another.
  • Typically happens between a metal and a non-metal.
  • The electron donor becomes a positive ion (cation); the electron receiver becomes a negative ion (anion).
  • Attraction between oppositely charged ions forms a strong bond.

Examples

  • Sodium chloride (NaCl)
    • Sodium tends to lose an electron → forms a positive oxidation state
    • Chlorine tends to gain an electron → forms a -1 state
  • Calcium chloride (CaCl₂)
    • Calcium has oxidation state +2 and tends to lose two electrons
    • Chlorine has -1 per atom; electron distribution leads calcium to form ionic bonds with two chlorine atoms

Typical Properties of Ionic Compounds

  • Crystalline solids with an ionic lattice/network
  • High melting and boiling points
  • High water solubility
  • Good electrical conductors due to free ions

Covalent Bonds

  • Occur when atoms share electrons rather than transferring them.
  • Typically happens between non-metal elements.
  • Atoms achieve stability through sharing, with no overall ion charge on the bonded atoms (i.e., no net positive/negative ion formation mentioned in the subtitles).

Examples and Bond Types

  • Water molecule (H₂O)
    • Hydrogen (+1) and oxygen (-2) are described as sharing electrons to form a stable molecule
  • Oxygen gas (O₂)
    • Described as having a double bond (sharing two pairs of electrons)
  • Nitrogen gas (N₂)
    • Described as having a triple bond (sharing three pairs)

Polarity Classification

  • Polar covalent: slight charge difference (example: water)
  • Non-polar covalent: no significant charge difference (example given: hydrogen)

Typical Properties of Covalent Compounds

  • Commonly form molecules
  • Lower melting and boiling points
  • Often gases or liquids at room temperature
  • Usually poor conductors of electricity and heat
  • Solubility varies (e.g., oil is not water-soluble)

Metallic Bonds

  • Occur between metal atoms only.
  • Electrons are delocalized: they move freely among many atoms (“sea of electrons”).
  • Driven by metals having few outer electrons that are not held tightly.

Properties of Metals / Metallic Bonding

  • High electrical conductivity (from mobile electrons)
  • Brightness / shine
  • Malleability / ductility (example metals: copper, iron)

Sources / Researchers Featured

  • Teacher Joa (named as the instructor).

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