The differences in the arrangement of atoms affect the properties of the material.
For example, diamond is extremely hard, while graphite is very soft, even though both are made of carbon.
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The physical state and properties of a particular compound depend in large part on the type of chemical bonding it displays
Molecular compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points than ionic compounds.
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