Question
What is an ionic bond? Give two suitable examples explain the difference between ionic and covalent bond.

Answer

The bond which is formed by transfer of electron is called ionic bond.
S. No.
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
i.
It is formed by transfer of electrons.
It is formed by sharing of electrons.
ii.
It is formed metal and non metals. e.g.
It can be formed between two non metals also. e.g.

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