How is a covalent bond similar to a ionic bond?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

A covalent bond is formed by atoms sharing electrons; whereas, an ionic bond can be defined as the electrostatic attraction that binds oppositely charged ions together.

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