| Term | Definition |
| Ionic | Atoms completely give up electrons to other atoms |
| Covalent | Results from the sharing of electron pairs between two atoms |
| Metallic | Electrons are delocalized among metal atoms |
| Ionic | Electrons are transferred |
| Ionic | Type of structure is Crystal lattice |
| Ionic | High melting point |
| Ionic | Has solutability in water |
| Ionic | Has electrcal conductivity (solution or liquid) |
| Covalent | Electrons are shared between two non metals |
| Covalent | Type of structure is true molecules |
| Covalent | Physical state is a liquid or gas |
| Covalent | Low melting point |
| Covalent | Usually isn't soluable in water |
| Covalent | Doesn't have electrical conductivity |
| Covalent | Odorous |
| Metallic | Electrons are delocalized among metal atoms |
| Metallic | Type of structure is electronsea |
| Metallic and Ionic | Phsyical state is solid |
| Metallic | Very High melting point |
| Metallic | Isn't soluable in water |
| Metallic | Has electrical conductivity at anytime, in any form |
| Metallic | Malleable, ductible, and lustrous |