Classify different types of atomic bonds

When atoms bond together, they create elements. The different types of bonds (ionic and covalent, polar and non-polar) have an impact on the elements they create. Understanding the types of bonds that create things can help us understand those things themselves.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Describe the characteristics of ionic bonds and identify common ions
• Describe the characteristics of covalent bonds and differentiate between polar and non-polar bonds
• Model a Hydrogen bond and identify its unique qualities

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Ionic Bonds
• Covalent Bonds
• Hydrogen Bonds
• Self Check: Atomic Bonds