Explain why ionic bonds are non directional, while covalent bonds are directional?

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Solution

Ionic bond are non directional because it the electrostatic force between two opposite charges, Hence bonding direction does not matter.
Whereas covalent is directional as attraction is in a specific direction and at an angle relative to the bonding atoms.

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