SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?
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Ionic bonds share electrons, covalent bonds transfer electrons
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Covalent bonds share electrons, ionic bonds transfer electrons
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Only ionic bonds can make double bonds
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Only ionic bonds can be polar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ionic bonds require at least one electron donor and one electron acceptor. In contrast, atoms with the same electronegativity share electrons in covalent bonds, because neither atom preferentially attracts or repels the shared electrons.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the main distinction between ionic and covalent bonds is that an ionic bond involves the complete exchange of electrons between atoms while a covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms.
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