How does the formation of an ionic bond differ from the formation of a covalent bond?

Answer 1

Ionic bonding

Ionic bonding occurs between atoms, that result from the exchange of electrons. this is exchange is caused by the atoms achieving a full octet. (8 electrons in outer shell)

sodiums electric configuration= 2,8,1

Fluorines electric configutation = 2,7

Sodium would then give its one elctron to fluorine and fluorine would achieve a full octet.

Covalent bonding

Covalent bonding occurs between atoms, that result in sharing electrons. This sharing helps achieve a full octet.(8 electrons in outer shell)

Hydogens electric configuration = 1

Oxygens electric configuration= 2,6

There for we would have two hydrogens and have them share electrons making it a full octet

Answer 2

Ionic bond is the transfer of electons between atoms.

A covalent bond is a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Answer 3

Covalent bonds require to non-metals while ionic requires a metal and a non-metal

Answer 4

An ionic bond is formed when atoms combine with each other by first gaining or losing electrons in their outer energy levels. Covalent bonds form when two atoms share electrons.

Answer 5

Ionic bonds form as a result of the attraction between positive and negative ions; Covalent bonds usually form between the atoms of nonmetals.