Bonding in Atoms - Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic | CurlyArrows

Why this Chapter? 

Atoms primarily bond by attraction, forming two main chemical bonds - ionic and covalent. 

An atom’s desire for stability drives the urge to form bonds. In chapter one, we have covered the earliest understanding of why atoms form covalent or ionic bonds as proposed by G. N. Lewis in his 1916 theory, ‘ The Octet Rule’. 

The succeeding chapter covers ionic bonds, their formation, requirements, appearance, and physical properties. We scientifically evaluate why metals easily form cations and nonmetals form anions for ionic bonding. 

Organic chemistry is identified with long chains of Carbon and Hydrogen atoms held in covalent bonds, and a few other heteroatoms like Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Halogens. Therefore, understanding how, why, and how many covalent bonds form, and their types, becomes essential. We also cover the basics of which kinds of electrons form covalent bonds, an understanding that is central to the study of organic chemistry. 

Another crucial bonding type exhibited by metals is metallic bonding, which is responsible for displaying a vast array of features like strength, shine, malleability, ductility, electric conductance, etc. A chapter is dedicated to uncovering the nature, significance, and application of metallic bonding.

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