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Can you explain the differences between covalent bonds and ionic bonds in terms of electron sharing and electronegativity?

Answer 1

Allison Chan DVM

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically with similar electronegativities. Ionic bonds occur when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in oppositely charged ions, typically between atoms with significantly different electronegativities.