Science & NatureDetermine the Bond Type of Unknown Chemicals
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Is the chemical soluble in water?
 
 
 


NO


YES





Bond type: METALLIC
 
Does the aqueous solution conduct electricity?
 
 




NO


YES



 
Does the solid have a high melting point?
 
Bond type: IONIC BONDING
 


NO


YES





Bond type: NONPOLAR COVALENT
 
Bond type: POLAR COVALENT