Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 2 - No. 36)
What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
Ionic bonds involve sharing electrons, while covalent bonds involve transferring electrons.
Ionic bonds occur between two non-metals, while covalent bonds occur between a metal and a non-metal.
Ionic bonds involve transferring electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing electrons.
Ionic bonds are weaker than covalent bonds.
Explanation
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
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