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Ionic vs Covalent Bonding
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Randall HarrisTeacher Tier
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Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electrons to another, creating charged ions held by electrostatic attraction — like NaCl. Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons, as in
. The difference is electronegativity: large gaps favor ionic, small gaps favor covalent.
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