What you'll learn
How atoms bond and the structures formed.
Key ideas
- Ionic (transfer), covalent (sharing), metallic bonding.
- Giant vs simple structures; why ionic compounds have high melting points.
Exam tips
- Explain properties from structure and bonding.
- Metals conduct via free electrons.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up ionic and covalent bonding.
- Forgetting simple molecules have low melting points.