AP Practice

Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties

This topic focuses on how atoms combine to form molecules and ionic compounds. Molecular compounds share electrons through covalent bonds, while ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons resulting in charged ions.

You will learn about the shapes of molecules, bonding theories like VSEPR, and how these structures influence physical and chemical properties such as melting points, solubility, and conductivity.

Understanding these differences helps explain why substances behave the way they do in various conditions.