STUDY GUIDE-Bond Types and Properties
Name ___________________HR.__
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1. Describe how to tell each of the following bond types when looking at a formula.
Ionic
Polar Covalent
Non-polar Covalent
Network Covalent
Metallic
2. Describe the appearance of each of the following bond types:
Ionic
Polar Covalent
Non-polar Covalent
Network Covalent
Metallic
3. Summarize - Melting Point – definition:
Put the five bond types in order for each of the following properties. Write them to
the right of the arrow.
Highest Melting Point
Lowest Melting Point
Why do network covalent compounds have such high melting points?
Why do non-polar compounds have the lowest melting points?
Summarize – Conductivity – definition:
Which type of bond conducts electricity when solid? ____________________
Which type of bond conducts electricity only when dissolved?____________________
Which types do not conduct well at all? ____________________
Summarize – Solubility – Definition:
A polar substance like water will dissolve which bond types? ____________and _______
A non-polar substance like paint thinner will dissolve which bond types? _____________
What is the phrase used by chemists to remember this?
POWERPOINT REVIEW: Answer first by writing on each slide to the left. (Use pencil
in case you are wrong.) Then mark the correct answers when shown. Reasons for
the correct answers will be given. Take notes on these to the right.
NOTES ON THE ANSWERS: