Understanding Chemical Bonds

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Ionic bond

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Transfer of electrons from one atom to another

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Covalent bond

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Sharing of electrons between atoms

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Ionic compound property

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High melting point

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Covalent compound property

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Low melting point

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Ionic bond formation

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Between metals and non-metals

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Covalent bond formation

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Between non-metals

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Ionic compound solubility

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Soluble in water

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Covalent compound solubility

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Soluble in organic solvents

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Ionic compound conductivity

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Conducts electricity when dissolved in water

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Covalent compound conductivity

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Poor conductor of electricity