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In an ionic bond, the bond is due to electrostatic attraction between the two ions. In a covalent bond the bond is formed due to the sharing of electrons between the bonding atoms.

Both Magnesium Oxide and Sodium Chloride exist as a giant ionic lattices where each oppositely charged ion is held in place by a strong electrostatic attractions. These ionic bonds are strong and require ...

A substance will float on water if it has a lower density than water. Therefore, ice floats on water simply because it is less dense than water.

Water is unlike other substances in terms of ...

So firstly, the first two columns in the periodic table are classed as the 's' group, the next 10 groups/columns, which are the transition metals are called the 'd' group, the last 6 colums are classified...

Correct answer: Iodine .  The asymetirc distribution of electrons leading to an instantaneous dipole would be greater for Iodine than Bormine as it has a higher number of electrons surrounding it's nucleu...