Project: Types of Bonding

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Types of Bonding

image Research a toxic substance (your teacher may assign you one). Your report should cover these topics.

  • Is the bonding in your substance ionic, covalent, or metallic?

  • If your substance is ionic, determine the cation and the anion. Write and label the ions and their charges. Include a particle view drawing of your substance.

  • If your substance is covalent, determine if it is polar or nonpolar. Explain your reasoning. Include the structural formula and show the dipole(s).

  • If your substance is metallic, find out its density. Include a particle view drawing of your substance.

  • Does your substance conduct electricity? Explain your reasoning.