chem modelsofbondingandstructure
Structure 2.4.1 - bonding is best described as a continuum between the ionic, covalent and metallic models, and can be represented by a bonding triangle
see 2.2.5 bond polarity
see 2.1.3 ionic structures and properties
describing a substance as purely one of the three models is inaccurate, as most materials are an intermediate between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding types
the position of a substance on the bonding triangle can help to predict its properties
the x-axis is the average electronegativity of bonded elements
the y-axis is the electronegativity difference of bonded elements