Types of Bonds (Properties)

Question 1

Ionic

Answer 1

Properties:
- high melting/boiling points
- many are soluble in water
- conduct electricity when liquid or in solution but do not when solid

Question 2

Simple Molecular (Covalent)

Answer 2

Properties:
- Low melting/boiling points
- a few are soluble in water
- most do not conduct electricity

Question 3

Giant covalent

Answer 3

Properties:
- high melting/boiling points
- insoluble in water
- most do not conduct electricity (except in carbon as graphite)

Question 4

Metallic

Answer 4

Properties:
- high melting/boiling points
- insoluble in water
- conduct electricity when solid or liquid