This document discusses the three main types of chemical bonds: ionic bonds, which form between metals and nonmetals and involve the transfer of electrons; covalent bonds, which involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms; and metallic bonds in metals. Ionic bonds form crystalline structures in solids that do not conduct electricity well, but can conduct when molten or dissolved as ions move more freely. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs and form very strong bonds between atoms.