Ionic Molecular Covalent network Covalent Metallic

Description of Ionic bonding is the  The interatomic linkage  A chemical compound (or It is the sharing of
the Bond complete transfer of that results from the sharing element) in which the atoms are free electrons among a
valence electron(s) of an electron pair between bonded by covalent bonds in a lattice of positively charged
between atoms. two atoms. The binding continuous network extending metal ions. Metallic bonds
It occur between a metal arises from the electrostatic throughout the material. In a are responsible for the
and a non-metal. attraction of their nuclei for network solid there are no bonding between metal
the same electrons individual molecules, and the atoms.
entire crystal or amorphous
solid may be considered
a macromolecule.
Physical   Low melting points  High melting points and Metallic bonds are strong, so
Properties They are usually and boiling points boiling points . metals can maintain a regular
crystalline solids.  Low enthalpies of  Hard structure and usually have
 They have high fusion and  Do not conduct electricity high melting and boiling
melting points and vaporization  They do not dissolve. points. Metals are good
high boiling points.  Soft or brittle solid conductors of electricity and
 They are usually forms. heat.
soluble in water but  Poor electrical and
insoluble in organic thermal conductivity.
solvents.
 They conduct
electricity when
dissolved in water or
when melted.

Does it form a Yes Yes Yes Yes

Solid State
Lattice
Structure?
Is there None None None Yes
electrical
conductivity in
solid and liquid
states?
Is the melting high low high high
point high,
moderate or
low?
Is the boiling high low high high
point high,
moderate or
low?