What is the difference between ionic bond and covalent bond?
An ionic bond transfers electrons (metal + non-metal, forms ions); a covalent bond shares electrons (between non-metals).
An ionic bond transfers electrons (metal + non-metal, forms ions); a covalent bond shares electrons (between non-metals). A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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ionic bond vs covalent bond
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