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Write 5 points of difference between ionic and covalent compound

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Ionic bond:
The ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between two oppositely charged ions. Ionic bonds join metals to non-metals.

Examples of ionic bonds are sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, etc.

Covalent bond:
A covalent bond is formed from the mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms (non-metals).

For Example : O2,N2,Cl2



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