Type of bond Example Conduct electricity Physics la properties Structure

Ionic bonding MgO Yes but only in liquid High melting boiling There is electrostatic force/attraction between the positive and negative
or solution or gas ions
because in the solid Each atom of Magnesium here is bonded with six other oxygen atoms in a
state the electrons are 3D lattice
not free to move.
they are held tightly

Simple Low melting boiling Boiling and melting points are determined from the intermolecular forces.
covalent point The larger the surface of the molecule, the higher the boiling point because
Bonding of more intermolecular forces. Example: C4H10 has higher boiling point
than CH4

Giant Covalent Vet high melting Diamond is a giant covalent every atom of carbon is bonded in hexagonal
Bonds boiling points . lattice with other carbo atoms, so it has high boiling and melting points.
But the electrons are not free to move so it dos not conduct electricity .

Graphene is a giant covalent as well. But it has layered structure and

therefore is runny, can be used as lubricator in bikes, and pencils the
electrons are free to move between the layers so it conducts electricity
Buckminster fullerene: electrons are free to move but its is a giant covalent

They roll the graphene or graphite.