To identify what type of bonding is present in these given substances, the following procedures will be followed: First, the physical appearance and properties of the substance will be investigated. Answering the question about what the given substance smells or feels like will help to understand and narrow down the options of what it could be.
An electrical conductivity kit can be used to test the conductivity of the chosen substance. Covalent bonds do not conduct electricity, while metallic and ionic bonds do, depending on their state.
Using a hammer or other equipment, the chemical can be tested for malleability and how ductile it is, as well as if it is brittle or not. This helps to demonstrate what type of bonding is occuring. A part of the substance can be heated up using a Bunsen burner to test and investigate its melting and boiling points.
