In terms of electrons, what is the difference between a covalent and ionic bond

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kramer3 years ago

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An ionic bond essentially donates an electron to the other atom participating in the bond, while electrons in a covalent bond are shared equally between the atoms. Ionic bonds form between a metal and a nonmetal. Covalent bonds form between two nonmetals

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