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Types of Chemical Bonds

Chemical bonds are essential for atoms to form a variety of compounds, such as salt, water, or alloys. Understanding chemical bond formation, or more specifically the attraction between atoms, will help to comprehend and predict molecular behavior.&nbsp;

The nucleus of an atom is made up of neutrons and positively charged protons, which is surrounded by the negatively charged electrons.&nbsp;

When two atoms come close to each other, the electrons from one atom are attracted to the nucleus of the other atom and vice versa. Simultaneously, nuclei of both atoms repel each other, as do the electrons of each atom.

When these interactions lead to a net reduction of the potential energy, a chemical bond is formed. There are three types of chemical bonds.

A metal and a nonmetal, like sodium and chlorine, form an ionic bond. Metals have low ionization energies allowing for easier removal of electrons from the atom. These electrons are readily accepted by nonmetals given their high electron affinities and eagerness to achieve a full valence shell.

Therefore, the metal transfers electrons to the nonmetal, forming a cation&nbsp;and an anion. These charged particles attract each other to create an ionic bond.&nbsp;

The second type is covalent bonds formed between two nonmetals, like a carbon and two oxygen atoms forming carbon dioxide.&nbsp;

Nonmetals have high ionization energies making it difficult to remove and transfer valence electrons from one atom to another;&nbsp;hence the electrons are shared between the atoms. These shared electrons interact with both nuclei of the bonding atoms and lower the potential energy.&nbsp;

The last type is metallic bonding formed between two metal atoms. Metal atoms lose valence electrons easily, forming a pool of electrons according to the simplest electron sea model.&nbsp;

The valence electrons become delocalized over the entire metal, and the positively charged metal atoms are attracted to this pool of electrons, which holds the atoms together.&nbsp; 
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types of chemical bonds

Chemical bonding theories were pioneered by American chemist Gilbert&nbsp;N. Lewis. He developed a model called the Lewis model to explain the type and formation of different bonds. Chemical bonding is central to chemistry; it explains how atoms or ions bond together to form molecules. It explains why some bonds are strong and others are weak, or&nbsp;why one carbon bonds with two oxygens and not three; why water is H2O and not H4O.&nbsp;

<h4>Ionic Bonds</h4>

Ions are atoms or molecules bearing an electrical charge. A cation (a positive ion) forms when a neutral atom loses one or more electrons from its valence shell, and an anion (a negative ion) forms when a neutral atom gains one or more electrons in its valence shell. Compounds composed of ions are called ionic compounds (or salts), and their constituent ions are held together by ionic bonds: electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged cations and anions.

The properties of ionic compounds shed some light on the nature of ionic bonds. Ionic solids exhibit a crystalline structure and tend to be rigid and brittle; they also tend to have high melting and boiling points, which suggests that ionic bonds are very strong. Ionic solids are also poor conductors of electricity for the same reason&mdash;the strength of ionic bonds prevents ions from moving freely in the solid-state. Most ionic solids, however, dissolve readily in water. Once dissolved or melted, ionic compounds are excellent conductors of electricity and heat because the ions can move about freely.

<h4>Covalent Bonds</h4>

Nonmetal atoms frequently form covalent bonds with other nonmetal atoms. Covalent bonds form when electrons are shared between atoms and are attracted by the nuclei of both atoms. If the atoms that form a covalent bond are identical, as in H2, Cl2, and other diatomic molecules, then the electrons in the bond must be shared equally. This is referred to as a pure covalent bond. When the atoms linked by a covalent bond are different, the bonding electrons are shared, but no longer equally. Instead, the bonding electrons are more attracted to one atom than the other, giving rise to a shift of electron density toward that atom. This unequal distribution of electrons is known as a polar covalent bond.

Compounds that contain covalent bonds exhibit different physical properties than ionic compounds. Because the attraction between molecules, which are electrically neutral, is weaker than that between electrically charged ions, covalent compounds generally have much lower melting and boiling points than ionic compounds. Furthermore, whereas ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity when dissolved in water, most covalent compounds are insoluble in water; since they are electrically neutral, they are poor conductors of electricity in any state.

<h4>Metallic Bonds</h4>

Metallic bonds are formed between two metal atoms. A simplified model to describe metallic bonding has been developed by Paul Dr&uuml;de called the &#39;Electron Sea Model&#39;. Based on the low ionization energies of metals, the model states that metal atoms lose their valence electrons easily and become cations. These valence electrons create a pool of delocalized electrons surrounding the cations over the entire metal.&nbsp;

Metallic solids, such as crystals of copper, aluminum, and iron. are formed by metal atoms, and&nbsp;all of them exhibit high thermal and electrical conductivity, metallic luster, and malleability. Many are very hard and quite strong. Because of their malleability (the ability to deform under pressure or hammering), they do not shatter and, therefore, make useful construction materials. The melting points of metals vary widely. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature, and the alkali metals melt below 200&nbsp;&deg;C. Several post-transition metals also have low melting points, whereas the transition metals melt at temperatures above 1000&nbsp;&deg;C. These differences reflect differences in the strength of metallic bonding amongst the metals.&nbsp;

This text is adapted from <a href="https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/7-1-ionic-bonding">Openstax, Chemistry 2e, Section 7.1: Ionic Bonding</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/7-2-covalent-bonding">Openstax, Chemistry 2e, Section 7.2: Covalent Bonding</a>, and&nbsp;<big><a href="https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/10-5-the-solid-state-of-matter">Openstax, Chemistry 2e, Section 10.5: The Solid State of Matter</a>.</big>

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chemical bonding and bond properties

Chemical bonding explains how atoms and ions join to form molecules and compounds. American chemist Gilbert N. Lewis pioneered chemical bonding theory with the Lewis model. This model helps explain why bonds form, why some are stronger than others, and why compounds have fixed formulas like H2O instead of H4O.

Ionic bonding involves ions, which are atoms or molecules with an electrical charge. A cation is a positive ion formed when a neutral atom loses one or more electrons from its valence shell. An anion is a negative ion formed when a neutral atom gains one or more electrons in its valence shell. Ionic compounds, also called salts, are held together by electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged cations and anions.

The properties of ionic compounds show why ionic bonds are strong. Ionic solids usually have a crystalline structure and are rigid and brittle. They also tend to have high melting and boiling points. In the solid state, they are poor conductors of electricity because the ions cannot move freely. Many ionic solids dissolve readily in water. When they are dissolved or melted, they conduct electricity and heat well because the ions can move about freely.

Covalent bonding is common between nonmetal atoms. It forms when atoms share electrons, and the shared electrons are attracted by the nuclei of both atoms. When identical atoms bond, as in H2 and Cl2, the electrons are shared equally. This is called a pure covalent bond. When different atoms bond, the electrons are still shared, but not equally. This creates a polar covalent bond, where electron density shifts toward one atom.

Covalent compounds have different properties from ionic compounds. Because the attraction between neutral molecules is weaker than the attraction between charged ions, covalent compounds usually have much lower melting and boiling points. Most are insoluble in water. They are also poor conductors of electricity in any state because they are electrically neutral.

Metallic bonding forms between metal atoms. Paul Drude's electron sea model describes this bond by saying that metal atoms lose valence electrons easily and become cations. The valence electrons form a pool of delocalized electrons around the cations throughout the metal. Metallic solids, such as copper, aluminum, and iron, conduct heat and electricity well. They also have metallic luster and are malleable, so they can deform under pressure or hammering without shattering.

Metals can have very different melting points. Mercury is liquid at room temperature, and alkali metals melt below 200 degrees Celsius. Several post-transition metals also have low melting points. Transition metals, however, melt above 1000 degrees Celsius. These differences reflect differences in the strength of metallic bonding among metals.

Chemical Bonding and Bond Properties

Chemical bonding explains how atoms and ions join to form molecules and compounds. American chemist Gilbert N. Lewis pioneered chemical bonding theory with the Lewis model. This model helps explain why bonds form, why some are stronger than others, and why compounds have fixed formulas like H2O instead of H4O. Ionic bonding involves ions, which are atoms or molecules with an electrical charge. A cation is a positive ion formed when a neutral atom loses one or more electrons from its valence...

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Valence Electrons, Lewis Symbols, and Bonding

Chemical bonds form when atoms or ions interact in ways that lower the potential energy of a molecule. Gilbert N. Lewis created a simple model to show bond formation using valence electrons, the electrons in the outer shell. In this model, electrons are shared or transferred to help atoms reach a stable electron configuration. The Lewis model helps describe two common bond types. An ionic bond forms when electrons move from a metal to a nonmetal. A covalent bond forms when two nonmetals share...

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Electronegativity helps explain why some covalent bonds are nonpolar and others are polar covalent. It is a measure of how strongly an atom attracts shared electrons toward itself. That pull controls how electron density is distributed in a bond. Linus Pauling proposed the first electronegativity values by studying bond energies in heteronuclear molecules such as hydrogen fluoride. He expected the bond energy of HF to be about the average of the bond energies of H2 and F2, or 296 kJ/mol. The...

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Ionic Compounds and Crystal Lattices

Ionic compounds form when positive and negative ions attract each other. A cation is a positive ion, and it forms when an atom loses one or more valence electrons. An anion is a negative ion, and it forms when an atom gains one or more valence electrons. Compounds made of these ions are called ionic compounds, or salts, and the force between them is an ionic bond. The properties of ionic solids help show how strong this attraction is. They usually form rigid, brittle crystals and have high...

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Lattice Energy Patterns in Ionic Solids

Lattice energy shows how strongly ions hold an ionic solid together. It is the energy required to separate one mole of a solid into its gaseous ions. For sodium chloride, this process requires 769 kJ per mole. The opposite convention may also be used, where lattice energy is the energy released when gaseous ions form the solid. In either case, a larger magnitude means a more stable ionic compound. For ionic crystals, lattice energy follows a pattern based on charge and ion size. The...

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Shared Electrons in Covalent Molecules

Covalent molecules form when atoms share electrons instead of transferring them. This bonding usually happens between nonmetal atoms with similar tendencies to attract electrons. Because the atoms pull on the electrons in a shared way, the bond is held together by mutual attraction. Covalent compounds often have physical properties that differ from ionic compounds. The attraction between neutral molecules is weaker than the attraction between charged ions. As a result, many covalent compounds...

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How Bond Polarity Shapes Molecular Dipoles

Bond polarity depends on electronegativity, the ability of an atom to attract shared electrons. The absolute value of the electronegativity difference, or ΔEN, gives a rough guide to bond type. When the difference is very small or zero, the bond is covalent and nonpolar. When it is larger, the bond may be polar covalent or ionic. Examples show how this works in real compounds. H–H has a ΔEN of 0, so it is nonpolar. H–Cl has a ΔEN of 0.9, so it is polar covalent. Na–Cl has a ΔEN of 2.1, so it...

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Drawing Lewis Structures with Valence Electron Counts

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Resonance Forms in Lewis Structures

Resonance forms in Lewis structures help explain molecules and ions that cannot be shown correctly with just one drawing. In nitrite ion, NO2−, the Lewis structure can be drawn in two ways. The N-O and N=O bonds switch positions in the two drawings, but the atoms stay in the same arrangement. If nitrite really had one single bond and one double bond, the two bond lengths should be different. A double bond is shorter and stronger than a single bond between the same atoms. Experiments show that...

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Lewis Structures with Formal Charge

Lewis structures can sometimes show more than one reasonable arrangement for a molecule or polyatomic ion. Formal charge helps chemists choose the best Lewis structure when that happens. It is a useful way to compare possible structures in chemistry. Formal charge is the hypothetical charge an atom would have if bonding electrons were shared evenly between the atoms. It can also be found by starting with the valence electrons of the neutral atom, subtracting the nonbonding electrons, and then...

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Octet Rule Exceptions in Lewis Structures

Some covalent molecules do not follow the octet rule in their Lewis structures. Their central atoms can fall into three groups: odd-electron molecules, electron-deficient molecules, and hypervalent molecules. These cases show why a Lewis structure may not always give every atom eight valence electrons. Odd-electron molecules have an odd number of valence electrons, so one electron remains unpaired. Molecules with an odd number of electrons are called radicals. Nitric oxide, NO, is one example,...

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How Bond Energy Predicts Reaction Heat

Bond energy helps explain why molecules stay together and how much heat a reaction may release or absorb. A covalent bond is stronger when more energy is needed to separate the atoms. The energy needed to break one specific covalent bond in one mole of gaseous molecules is called bond energy, or bond dissociation energy. For a diatomic molecule, bond energy is the standard enthalpy change for an endothermic reaction that breaks that bond. The H-H bond is a common example. Its bond energy is...

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Electron Sea Model in Metals

Electron sea model explains how metallic bonding holds metals together. In this model, most metal atoms do not have enough valence electrons to form ionic or covalent bonds in the usual way. Their valence electrons are held loosely because metals have low electronegativity, and their ionization energy is low, so electrons are removed easily. When a metal atom loses these outer electrons, it becomes a positively charged metal ion. The freed electrons form a delocalized electron cloud around...

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