How are covalent and ionic bonds different?

Answer 1

the covalent bonds electron are share whlie the ioninc bonds electrons are stolen

Answer 2

In ionic bonding, one atom gives its electron(s) to another. It usually happens between a metal and a nonmetal. The metal gives electrons to the nonmetal, so that both have a full valence shell.

A common example of this is table salt, NaCl. Na has 1 electron in its valence shell, while Cl has 7 electrons in its valence shell. So the Na gives its electron to the Cl, causing both of them to be satisfied (The layer below the Na's one outer electron is full). The opposite charges of the two atoms cause them to stick together.

In Covalent bonding, two atoms share electrons. It usually happens between two nonmetals.

A common example of this is the diatomic element O2 . A single O atom has 6 electrons, so they each share two electrons with the other. That way, each atom has 4 unpaired electrons, and 4 electrons that are shared with the other, satisfying the octet rule.

So, in summary, Covalent bonding shares electrons, while ionic bonding gives them away.

Answer 3

the covalent bonds electron are share whlie the ioninc bonds electrons are stolen

Answer 4

Ionic bonds are between metals and non-metals, whereas covalent bonds are between non-metals and non-metals.

Answer 5

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