Question

Differentiate between ionic bonding and covalent bonding.

Answer 1

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IONIC BOND :-

1.  Ionic bond is formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom. It is also known as electrovalent bond.

2. Usually occurs  between a metal and a non-metal

3. Have high boiling and melting points

4. They exists in solid state under normal conditions of temperature and pressure

5. Example NaCl

COVALENT BOND :-

1. Covalent bond is formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms of similar electronegativity

2. Usually occurs between two non-metals.

3. Have low boiling and melting points.

4. They exist in liquid or gaseous state under normal conditions of temperature and pressure

5. Example H2O

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