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Ionic bonding . . .
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Includes a simple view of ionic bonding and the way you need to modify this for A'level purposes.
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Covalent bonding . . .
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Includes a simple view of covalent bonding (single and double) and the modifications needed for A'level purposes.
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Co-ordinate (dative covalent) bonding . . .
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Explains what co-ordinate (dative covalent) bonding is, and looks at a wide range of examples.
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Electronegativity . . .
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Explains what electronegativity is and how it varies around the Periodic Table. Describes and explains how electronegativity differences determine the type of bond formed. Looks at polar bonds and molecules.
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Shapes of simple molecules and ions . . .
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Explains how to work out the shapes of a wide range of simple molecules and ions.
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Metallic bonding . . .
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A simple explanation of the forces holding metals together.
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van der Waals forces . . .
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A description of van der Waals forces (temporary fluctuating dipole and dipole-dipole interactions) causing attractions between individual molecules.
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Hydrogen bonding . . .
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An explanation of how hydrogen bonding arises and its effect on boiling points.
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Bonding in organic compounds . . .
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This leads you to the bonding menu in the organic section of this site in case you are only interested in bonding in organic compounds.