different types of bonding

• What is metallic bonding?

  Electrostatic attraction between metal ions and electrons
• How do outer electrons behave in metallic bonding?

  They move freely throughout the structure
• What is the "sea" of electrons in metals responsible for?

  Conducting electricity and heat
• What does covalent bonding involve?

  Sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms
• What is the result of covalent bonding?

  Formation of molecules or giant structures
• What characterizes ionic bonding?

  Transfer of electrons between metal and non-metal
• How do ionic compounds form strong bonds?

  Through electrostatic attraction of oppositely charged ions
• What are the key differences between metallic, covalent, and ionic bonding?

  • Metallic Bonding:
  • Electrostatic attraction between metal ions and delocalized electrons
  • Electrons move freely, forming a "sea" of electrons
  • Covalent Bonding:
  • Sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms
  • Forms molecules or giant structures
  • Ionic Bonding:
  • Transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals
  • Forms oppositely charged ions attracted by electrostatic forces