Can some one explain this in simpler terms? Ionic bonds occur when an electron is transferred between two or more atoms that have a large difference in electronegativity (they're not close together on the periodic table), and the resulting ions are electrically attracted to one another. Hydrogen bonds are electrical dipole interactions between the positive, hydrogen end of a water molecule and the negative, oxygen end of adjacent water molecules; Hydrogen bonds are what give water the properties of cohesion and surface tension.
@e.mccormick Definitely not. I just want it simpler.
Ionic bonds are atomic bonds created by the attraction of two ions with different charges.
Ex of an Ionic bond is Table salt.
@Niko_De_Angelo What about hydrogen?
A hydrogen bond is a weak type of force that forms a special type of dipole-dipole attraction.
Ex is water. the water molecules can split apart very easily this is how you know it's a weak bond.
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