CHEMISTRY - Matter - Structure and Bonding of Elements & Compounds (part 1)

This video tutorial explains the four possible structures formed when elements bond: molecular covalent, giant covalent, metallic, and ionic. It discusses how atoms bond based on the space in their outer electron shells and the concept of effective nuclear charge. The video also covers the periodic table, highlighting the reactivity of metals and nonmetals, and explains how elements are arranged from most metallic to most nonmetallic. Finally, it describes how different combinations of elements form compounds.

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