Validate the statement- `ionic bonds are weak bonds wheras covalent bonds are stronger ones but ionic compounds are stronger than covalent compounds'.

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Ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds because of the strong electrostatic bond between positive and negative ions.

 Ionic compounds are stronger than covalent compounds because they are arranged in crystal lattice and lattice energy is very high.

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Dear Student Ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds because of the strong electrostatic bond between positive and negative ions. Ionic compounds are stronger than covalent compounds because they are arranged in crystal lattice and lattice energy is very high. Regards