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2007-01-13 12:13:42 · 3 answers · asked by †ღChristian♥Girlღ† 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In easier terms...
Ionic bonds occur between a metal and a nometal. The metal gives up the electron(s) and the nometal takes them. Each them forms an ion (charged particle) and they are highly attracted to each other.
Covalent (molecular) bonds occur between 2 nonmetals. They share electrons to fill their valence levels. There are fewer nonmetals than metals, but they can form hundreds of compounds.
2007-01-13 15:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by itutorchem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ionic bonds are most commonly formed between atoms that have a large difference in electronegativity." Ionic bonds are when one atom, usually the more electronegative one, in the bond takes all the electrons for itself. If you're familiar with the periodic table, to the right & towards the top are the more electronegative elements.
"In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between a pair of atoms... if their electronegativities are not too different."
2007-01-13 20:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Meagan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to an online encyclopedia
define each and that would distinguish each..
or go to wikepedia
2007-01-13 20:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by yhp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋