Answer:
Ionic and covalent bonds are different in many ways.
Explanation:
A covalent bond is where electrons are shared between several atoms and is apparent in H20 also known as water.
Ionic bonds occur when an atom "gives away" one of its electrons to another one, and due to this difference in charge, they are attracted to each other.
Here is a list of differences:
- Ionic bonds are typically stronger
- Covalent bonds have atoms that are electrically neutral, while ionic bonds have electrically charged atoms
- Covalent bonds are far more common in nature than ionic bonds
- Covalent bonds from between two non metals, whereas ionic bonds are formed by a metal and a nonmetal
- Ionic compounds are usually solid whereas Covalent compounds are usually liquid or gas
- Covalent bonds can form between two atoms of the same element, where this is not possible with ionic bonds.
Here are some similarities:
- Valence electrons are involved in both bonding processes
- The result of both bonds is electrically neutral, even if each individual atom isn't
- When atoms bond together, they release heat whether or not they are covalent or ionic
- Both covalent and ionic bonds lead to stable compounds.
Hope this helps!
