LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The ion-ion, dipole-dipole, and ion-dipole interactions between oppositely charged particles is the strongest non-covalent bond. For example, sodium chloride is formed by the sodium cations and chloride anions which are held in a crystal lattice by the ion-ion interactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The strongest type of non-covalent interaction is between two ionic groups of opposite charge (an ion-ion or charge-charge interaction).

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, the order of strength of bonds from the strongest to weakest is; Ionic bond > Covalent bond > Hydrogen bond > Van der Waals interaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, in conclusion the ionic bonds are strongest among ionic, covalent and hydrogen bonds.

Detailed explanation-5: -Covalent and noncovalent bonds differ in their strength. Covalent bonds, resulting from the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms are the strongest. Noncovalent interactions are somewhat weaker.