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Bonding
infoWhy this? Studying ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, molecular shapes, and intermolecular forces explains how microscopic structure determines observable properties. This allows us to predict behaviour such as conductivity, solubility, and changes of state.
scheduleWhy now? Atomic structure provides the electron arrangements needed to explain bond formation and molecular shape. Establishing these ideas now prepares us to interpret energy changes in reactions and the structures and reactivity of organic compounds.