Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Author: John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 1QRT
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

An Ionic bond is the result of the transfer of one or more electrons from a metal onto a non-metal.

Covalent Bond: Mutually sharing of electrons between two non- metal atoms.

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An ionic bond and a covalent bond differ in the location of the electrons.

Ionic bondCovalent Bond

In ionic bonds, there is no sharing of electrons.  The cation is deficient in electrons and the anion has extra electrons.

A covalent bond is formed when both atoms need to gain electrons; they achieve this by sharing electrons.

The opposite charges of these ions cause them to be attracted to each other and that is what we call ionic bonding.

The atoms must stay close together to share electrons.

Covalent bonds are easier to break than ionic bonds.

But ionic bonds are not easier to break.

It is a weak bond

It is a very strong bond.

Covalent bonds can form between atoms of the same elements, like hydrogen molecule.

However, ionic bonds cannot do this.

Example: sodium chloride.

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