Question

Contrast ionic covalent and metallic bonds

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Ionic bond is a bond which is formed as a result of transfer of electrons between an electronegative atom and very weakly electronegative one. For ionic bonds to be formed, an electronegativity difference greater than 0.7 between the two atoms must be achieved. This bond is usually between a metal and a non-metal. Due to this electron transfer, the atoms becomes oppositely charged.

Ionic compounds typically are soluble in polar solvents, they conduct electricity and are usually hard solids

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Covalent bonds are formed as a result of sharing of electrons between atoms having zero or small electronegativity difference. The difference in electronegativity is usually less than 0.5. Most of the compounds are usually non-polar but in some cases when there is an uneven sharing of electrons, the compounds becomes polar.

Covalent compounds are usually gases and volatile liquids, most are non-conductors and are insoluble in polar solvents.

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Metallic bonds are usually found in metals. They join atoms of metals and their alloys together. This bond type stems from an attraction between the positive nuclei of all closely packed atoms in the lattice and the electron cloud resulting from loss of valence electronic shells. The metallic bonds conditions the properties of metals like conductivity, malleability e.t.c.