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Ionic Bond
There are several possible bonds. Large differences in electro negativity favor ionic bonding, formed by transfer of valence electrons between two different atoms. The covalent bonds are formed by sharing of electrons, rather than transferring them. The metallic bond, the electrons are delocalized, essentially they are able to move essentially free throughout the structure. The bonding occurs by electrostatic attraction between the electrons and the positive metal ions. :)
Metal atoms in their atomic state form metallic bonds which has a 'sea' of electrons.
valence electrons
ionic bonding
Covalent bonds are bonds formed by the sharing of electrons.
covalent bonds
Ionic Bond
When electrons are shared, covalent bonds are formed. Covalent bonds are of two types, polar and non-polar. A complex type of covalent bonds are co-ordinate covalent bonds or dative bonds.
There are several possible bonds. Large differences in electro negativity favor ionic bonding, formed by transfer of valence electrons between two different atoms. The covalent bonds are formed by sharing of electrons, rather than transferring them. The metallic bond, the electrons are delocalized, essentially they are able to move essentially free throughout the structure. The bonding occurs by electrostatic attraction between the electrons and the positive metal ions. :)
Ionic bonds are formed between positively charged atoms (lost electrons) and negatively charged atoms (gained electrons).
Covalent bonds
Metal atoms in their atomic state form metallic bonds which has a 'sea' of electrons.
electrons
Valence electrons
valence electrons
ionic bonding