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1. Molecular Bonding

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   Ionic Bonding
   Ionic bonds form through the complete transfer of one or more valence electrons from a low-ionization-potential atom (typically a metal) to a high-electron-affinity atom (typically a nonmetal). This transfer results in the formation of oppositely charged ions, which are then held together by strong electrostatic attraction (Coulombic forces). The lattice energy ($U$) of an ionic crystal is often modeled using the…