What you’ll learn6 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.2.4.1Bonding continuum• Ionic ↔ covalent ↔ metallic• Bonding triangle representationSyllabus objective2.4.2Bonding triangle• Position determined by relative contributions of three bonding types• Predict properties from position• Use electronegativity data to place compounds in the bonding triangleSyllabus objective2.4.3Alloys• Mixtures of metals with enhanced properties• Non-directional bondingSyllabus objective2.4.4Polymers• Macromolecules from repeating monomers• Properties of plasticsSyllabus objective2.4.5Addition polymers• Form by breaking double bonds in monomers• Represent repeating units from given alkene monomersSyllabus objective2.4.6(HL)—Condensation polymers• Form with release of small molecule• Polyamides and polyesters• Represent repeating units from given difunctional monomersSyllabus objective