Ionic bonding . . .
Includes a simple view of ionic bonding and the way you need to modify this for A'level purposes.
Covalent bonding . . .
Includes a simple view of covalent bonding (single and double) and the modifications needed for A'level purposes.
Co-ordinate (dative covalent) bonding . . .
Explains what co-ordinate (dative covalent) bonding is, and looks at a wide range of examples.
Electronegativity . . .
Explains what electronegativity is and how it varies around the Periodic Table. Describes and explains how electronegativity differences determine the type of bond formed. Looks at polar bonds and molecules.
Shapes of simple molecules and ions . . .
Explains how to work out the shapes of a wide range of simple molecules and ions.
Metallic bonding . . .
A simple explanation of the forces holding metals together.
van der Waals forces . . .
A description of van der Waals forces (temporary fluctuating dipole and dipole-dipole interactions) causing attractions between individual molecules.
Hydrogen bonding . . .
An explanation of how hydrogen bonding arises and its effect on boiling points.
Bonding in organic compounds . . .
This leads you to the bonding menu in the organic section of this site in case you are only interested in bonding in organic compounds.