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What is the difference between Ionic and Covalent bond?

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Esther

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Answered Jun 02, 2020

Covalent and ionic are two types of chemical bonds. In an ionic bond, it involves atoms linking together. After they link together, they are connected. In this bond, the electrons are moved from one bond to another. This is done through a force that is electrostatic. Covalent bonds are molecules that are mostly gases or liquids. Ionic bonds do not require molecules, but covalent bonds do. Though they are required in covalent bonds, the molecules are not attracted to each other. Instead, they move freely in gases and liquids. Along with that, covalent bonds are often formed into multiple other bonds.
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T. Perez

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Answered May 20, 2020

There are two types of chemical bonding, covalent and ionic. In the ionic system of chemical bonding, the atoms are linked together in ionic bonding, and the atoms are connected. In ionic bonding, the electrons are completely transferred from one bonding atom to another. It is the electrostatic force that makes the ions with opposite charges attracted to each other.

In ionic connection, the atom losing its electron and the atom gaining electrons grow in size. Ionic bonds can also be liquified in water and different types of polar solvents. Furthermore, ionic compounds are excellent conductors of electricity. Covalent bonding transpires when two or more elements share electrons.

The atoms that are bonded by covalent bonds exist as molecules, mainly presenting as gases or liquids. Unlike ionic bonding, covalent bonding necessitates molecules to exist in their true forms. Consequently, covalent molecules are not attracted to each other but occur freely in liquids or gases at room temperature. Covalent bonds may also form multiple bonds.

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