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Distinguish metallic, ionic and covalent

bonding in terms of electron loss and gain,


or electron sharing.
Review ionic bonding
• Oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other with electrostatic
forces
Covalent bonding

Covalent bonding is the sharing of electrons. Covalent


bonds are formed between two atoms when both have
similar tendencies to attract electrons to themselves
(i.e., when both atoms have identical or fairly similar
ionization energies and electron affinities).
For example,
two hydrogen atoms bond covalently to form an H2 molecule; each
hydrogen atom in the H2 molecule has two electrons stabilizing it,
giving each atom the same number of valence electrons as the noble
gas He.
Hydrogen is an example of a diatomic molecule because it is made up
of 2 atoms.
Eg Fluorine (F2) Chlorine (Cl2) Oxygen (O2) nitrogen (N2)
There is a strong electrostatic attraction between each positively
charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons that they share.
Properties of covalent compounds
https://study.com/academy/lesson/covalent-compounds-properties-
naming-formation.html

Make a list of the properties from the video


Metallic bonding
Metallic bonding is the type of bonding found in metallic elements. This
is the electrostatic force of attraction between positively charged ions
and delocalised outer electrons.
In metals the charged particles (electrons) are free to move around.
They are delocalized because they are not stuck in one location.
This ability for electrons to move enables them to conduct electricity.
Delocalised electrons are also responsible for a pure metal being
lustrous, the delocalized electrons on its surface reflect light
exceptionally well.
Some metals are used for their conductivity – eg power lines have a
core of steel and an outside layer of aluminum. Household wiring is
usually copper.
Metals and conductivity

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