Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry · Chemical Bonding

Ionic and Covalent Interactions

Distinguishing between electron transfer and sharing through the lens of electronegativity.

Key Questions

  1. 1What determines whether two atoms will form an ionic or covalent bond?
  2. 2How does the nature of a bond affect the melting point of a substance?
  3. 3Why do some covalent molecules exhibit polar characteristics?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Structure and Bonding
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Advanced Chemical Principles and Molecular Dynamics
Unit: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
Period: Chemical Bonding

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