CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals2 Marks
Question
Giving one example each, state what are (i) ionic compounds, and (ii) covalent compounds.
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Answer
i. The compounds containing ionic bonds are known as ionic compounds. They are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
Example: Sodium chloride, NaCl .
ii. The compounds containing covalent bonds are known as covalent compounds. They are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Example: Methane, $CH _4$.
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