Chemistry, asked by sakshisharma30966, 9 months ago

Explain why , An ionic bond cannot be formed between the atoms the same element ?

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Answered by anushkavats84

If atoms have similar electronegativities (the same affinity for electrons), covalent bonds are most likely to occur. ... For example: carbon does not form ionic bonds because it has 4 valence electrons, half of an octet. To form ionic bonds, Carbon molecules must either gain or lose 4 electrons.

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