Bonding, Structure, and Properties

Understand how theories of structure and bonding successfully explain the various physical and chemical properties of different materials.

Analyze how atomic arrangements lead to a variety of structures, noting that some are simply molecular while others form massive giant structures.

Explain the complex theories of bonding that successfully detail how individual atoms are tightly held together within these specific structures.

Evaluate how modern scientists actively utilize this deep knowledge of structure and bonding to physically engineer entirely new materials endowed with highly desirable physical properties.

Assess the vast applications and possibilities of these uniquely engineered materials across a broad range of different cutting-edge technologies.