Question
What is an ionic bond? Give two suitable examples explain the difference between ionic and covalent bond.
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Answer
The bond which is formed by transfer of electron is called ionic bond.
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Ionic bond
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Covalent bond
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i.
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It is formed by transfer of electrons.
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It is formed by sharing of electrons.
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ii.
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It is formed metal and non metals. e.g.
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It can be formed between two non metals also. e.g.
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