An ionic bond
is the attraction
between a
positive ion and
a negative ion
A covalent bond is
a shared pair of
electrons between
two non-metals to
form a full outer
shell
Ionic
bonds
occur
between a
metal and a
non-metal,
covalent
bonds only
occur
between
non-metals
Ionic structures
Ionic substances
have high melting
points because
they have strong
bonds in three
dimensions
Properties of ionic substances
include high melting and boiling
points, being soluble in water and
conducting electricity when
aqueous or molten
Ionic substances can
conduct electricity
when molten
because high
temperatures break
the strong bonds
between the ions
and so the ions are
free to move in the
liquid