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8 Ionic and Metallic Bonding
Chapter Outline
8.1 Ions
8.2 IONICBONDS ANDIONICCOMPOUNDS
8.3 METALLICBONDS
8.4 References
The red crystals above are called rhodochrosite. Most of the best specimens of this striking gemstone, including the
one in the photo, have been found in central Colorado. What are the properties of crystals? How are the atoms or