Section 5
Types of Crystals
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Ionic Crystals
Ions in ionic crystals are bound together by electrostatic attraction.
Covalent Crystals
Atoms in covalent solids are covalently bonded with their neighbors, creating, in effect, one giant molecule.
Molecular Crystals
Molecules held together by van der Waals forces form molecular solids.
Metallic Crystals
Metallic crystals are held together by metallic bonds, electrostatic interactions between cations and delocalized electrons.