GCSE Chemistry — Bonding

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• Describe how an ionic bond forms between a metal and a non-metal.
• Why do giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points?
• Explain why ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or aqueous.
• Describe how a covalent bond forms between non-metal atoms.
• Why do small molecules (like water) have low melting and boiling points?

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