Question

which describes the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

Answer 1

Ionic bonds are formed between positively vharged and negatively charged atoms.Of the two participant atoms in an ionic bond, one must be highly electropositive, and one must be highle electronegative. Ex: a metal and a nonmetal, NaCl

In a covalent bond, the two participants are almost of the same nature. Ex: O2.

Answer 2

ionic bond means electron give nd take. covalent bond means electron sharing

Answer 3

An ionic bond forms when oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other; covalent bonds are formed when nonmetals share one or more pairs of electrons.