Ionic bonds are formed by transferring electrons, while covalent (molecular) are formed by sharing electrons.
A covalent bond is formed when electrons are transferred from atom to atom.
Ionic
They can either be shared (covalent bond) or transferred (ionic bond)
When electrons are transferred between two atoms a covalent bond is formed is known as an ionic bond.
A covalent bond is formed when electrons are transferred from atom to atom.
When electrons are transferred, ionic bond is formed. It is a stronger bond.
The covalent bond is formed by sharing electrons.
A covalent bond is formed. As opposed to an Ionic bond where electrons are transferred between the two.
Ionic bond
Ionic Bond
a covalent bond
This is a covalent bond.