difference between ionic and covalent bond
Ionic bonds vs Covalent bonds. - Ionic bonds occur between atoms having very different electronegativities, whereas, covalent bonds occur between atoms with similar or very low electronegativity differences. - Ionic bonds occur between metals and non metals. Covalent bonding most commonly occurs between two nonmetals. - In ionic bonding, a complete transfer of electrons occurs, whereas covalent bonding occurs when two (or more) elements share electrons. - Ionic substances are usually seen as crystals.