Here’s a simple explanation of the types of chemical bonds in inorganic compounds:
1. Ionic Bond
- Formed when electrons are transferred from a metal to a nonmetal.
- Creates positive and negative ions that stick together.
- Example: NaCl (table salt)
2. Covalent Bond
- Formed when two nonmetals share electrons.
- Can be single, double, or triple bonds.
- Example: H₂O, CO₂
3. Coordinate (Dative) Bond
- Formed when one atom donates both electrons to make a bond.
- Found in complex ions.
- Example: [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺
4. Metallic Bond
- Found in metals.
- Electrons move freely between metal atoms.
- Makes metals conduct electricity and be malleable.
- Example: Fe, Cu
5. Hydrogen Bond
- Weak attraction between H and a very electronegative atom (O, N, F).
- Important in water.
- Example: H₂O
6. Van der Waals Forces
- Very weak attraction between molecules.
- Found in noble gases and simple molecules.
- Example: Cl₂, Ne