Molecules

Valence electrons are transferred

Valence electrons are shared

Conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved

Poor electrical conductivity

Always a solid at room temperature

Can be a solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature

Generally high melting & boiling points

Generally low melting and boiling points

Generally, atoms form bonds so that _______________.

What kind of bond does this show?

What kind of bonds are shown here?

What happens when you put an ionic compound in water?

What type of bonding does this picture show?

What type of bonding does this picture show?