ionic compound or bond difference
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Ionic Bonds Covalent Bonds
Description Bond between metal and nonmetal. The nonmetal attracts the electron, so it's like the metal donates its electron to it. Bond between two nonmetals with similar electronegativities. Atoms share electrons in their outer orbitals.
Polarity High Low
Shape No definite shape Definite shape
Melting Point High Low
Boiling Point High Low
State at Room Temperature Solid Liquid or Gas
Examples Sodium chloride (NaCl), Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4 ) Methane (CH4), Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Chemical Species Metal and nometal (remember hydrogen can act either way) Two nonmetals
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