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Covalent Bond vs Ionic Bond

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In an ionic bond, the cations and anions are held by___ force of attraction.

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Electrostatic force:
An electrostatic force is a weak force.
The atoms bonded in ionic bonds are combined together by the electrostatic force of attraction.
Therefore, in an ionic bond, the cations and anions are held by the electrostatic force of attraction.

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