Bonding and Structure H Grade Chemistry Unit 1 Introduction Lesson 1

Introduction to Bonding and Structure Everything around us is made up of fewer than 100 different types of atom which are chemically bonded in various ways to produce a huge number of different molecules The different types of chemical bonds determine the structure that elements and compounds display In turn the structure and the intermolecular forces mainly determines the physical and chemical properties displayed by these materials

Introduction to Bonding and Structure Iron nails – a metal Chlorine – a green coloured gaseous element

Introduction to Bonding and Structure Diamond – a form of carbon Sodium chloride – a white ionic crystalline solid

Introduction to Bonding and Structure An iceberg – solid water Quartz – a form of silicon dioxide