1. There are three main types of primary bonding: ionic, covalent, and metallic. Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons between atoms. Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms. Metallic bonding involves delocalized electrons that act as a "sea" or "glue" between positively charged metal ions. 2. In addition to primary bonds, there can also be secondary bonding interactions between molecules called van der Waals forces. These weaker interactions influence physical properties. 3. Crystal structure, bonding type, and defects all impact a material's properties. Ionic and covalent materials have large bond energies and are brittle with high melting points, while metallic materials have variable bond energies and