This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 7 on ionic and metallic bonding. It discusses how ions form as atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve stable noble gas electron configurations. Cations are positive ions that form when metals lose electrons, while anions are negative ions that form when nonmetals gain electrons. Ionic compounds consist of cations and anions bonded through electrostatic attraction. Metals form metallic bonds where valence electrons are delocalized and allow the structure to be malleable. Alloys are mixtures of metals that can have superior properties to pure metals.