What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

I know ionic is between opposite charged ions, and covalent are formed by sharing electrons, but that's all I know. Could someone get more in depth on the difference between the two? Thank you!

Question

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

I know ionic is between opposite charged ions, and covalent are formed by sharing electrons, but that's all I know. Could someone get more in depth on the difference between the two? Thank you!

wolfe8 · Answer

Try this http://www.diffen.com/difference/Covalent_Bonds_vs_Ionic_Bonds

chmvijay · Answer

ionic bonds are formed by tarnsfer of electron 
for example  Na atom loses its one electron and forma Na+ and transfer that electrons to Cl and Cl by gaining that electron forms the Cl-
since Na+ and Cl- are two oppositely charged ions, they bind together by electrostatic attraction:) hence the bond is formed know ans ionic bond 

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