Ionic, covalent (including dative) and metallic bonding, and the four structure types with their properties.
Atoms bond to achieve stable electron arrangements. There are three bonding types.
Ionic bonding
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer (metal → non-metal). Strength increases with higher charge and smaller ionic radius. Ionic compounds form giant ionic lattices.
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