Chemical Bonds and States of Matter
Students investigate ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, and how these bonds affect the physical properties of substances. The particle model is used to explain states of matter.
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Students investigate ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, and how these bonds affect the physical properties of substances. The particle model is used to explain states of matter.
Key Questions
- How do atoms achieve stable electronic structures?
- What are the differences between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds?
- How does the particle model explain changes of state?
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