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Chemistry — Covalent vs Metallic Bonding

Two ways atoms share or pool electrons.

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Covalent vs metallic bondingCovalent bonding (C)Metallic bonding (M)Shared pairs of electrons; between non-metals; directional; molecules or giant latticesSea of delocalised electrons; between metal atoms; conduct electricity; malleableStrong chemical bonds; involve outer electrons; hold atoms together

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title "Covalent vs metallic bonding"
set C "Covalent bonding"
set M "Metallic bonding"
only "C" "Shared pairs of electrons; between non-metals; directional; molecules or giant lattices"
only "M" "Sea of delocalised electrons; between metal atoms; conduct electricity; malleable"
intersect "C,M" "Strong chemical bonds; involve outer electrons; hold atoms together"