Describe the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

Ionic bonds are formed due to the strong electrostatic connection between oppositely charged ions whereas covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms

TS

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Which has a lower boiling point chlorine or bromine, and why?


Explain, in terms of its structure, why graphite is able to be used as a lubricant


describe in terms of electrons what happens when magnesium oxide is formed from magnesium and oxygen atoms?


Draw the atomic structure of Magnesium