what is ionic and covalent compound
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An ionic compound is a chemical compound comprising ions held together by electrostatic forces termed as ionic bonding
A covalent compound is formed when two or more non metal atoms bond by sharing valence electrons.
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A covalent compound is formed when two or more non metal atoms bond by sharing valence electrons.
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An ionic compound is formed between metal and a non-metal.
Transfer of electrons take place.A metal donates electrons to non metal.
It is made up of ions
Example --> NaCl
A covalent compound is formed between a non-metal and another non-metal.
Sharing of electrons take place.
They are of 3 types -->
1) Single bond
2) Double bond
3) Triple bond
Example --> Na2O
Transfer of electrons take place.A metal donates electrons to non metal.
It is made up of ions
Example --> NaCl
A covalent compound is formed between a non-metal and another non-metal.
Sharing of electrons take place.
They are of 3 types -->
1) Single bond
2) Double bond
3) Triple bond
Example --> Na2O
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