Atoms bond together to form Minerals
Only e- bond
Must have an extra e- to bond
Types of Bonding: Covalent, Ionic, Metal
Consists of cation and anions
Cation: gives away e-
Positively charged atom after bond
Anion: receives e-
Negatively Charged atom after bond
Share e-
Both atoms have an extra e-
Transfer e-
One atom has an extra e-
One atom needs and extra e-
Conductors of Electricity
Freely flow