Types of Bonds

Question 1

Simple Molecular (Covalent)

Answer 1

• Simple molecular bonds are found in most non-metal elements and compounds
• Bonding: covalent bonds formed when atoms share pairs of electrons
• Structure: small, distinct groups of atoms

Question 1

Ionic

Answer 1

• Ionic bonds are found in most compounds containing metal and non-metals
• Bonding: ionic bonds formed by a loss and gain of electrons to produce oppositely charged ions that attract one another
• Structure: billions of ions held together in a lattice structure

Question 2

Giant Covelent

Answer 2

• Giant covalent bonds are found in a few non-metal elements and some compounds of non-metals
• Bonding: covalent bonds formed when atoms share pairs of electrons
• Structure: billions of atoms held together in a lattice structure

Question 3

Metallic

Answer 3

• Metallic bonds are found in all metals
• Bonding: metallic bonds are the electrostatic attraction between positive metal ions and negative delocalised electrons
• Structure: billions of ions held together in a giant lattice structure of positive ions in a ‘sea’ of negative delocalised electrons