How are ionic and covalent bonds similar

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21 January, 23:19

How are ionic and covalent bonds similar

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Stephany Mcneil · Answer 1

They are similar because they both have a similar need for electrons. An ionic bond is a bond between a metal and a nonmetal and a covalent bond is a bond between two nonmetals.

Jennings · Answer 2

Ionic bonding occurs between atoms that have opposite needs for electrons (metals and nonmetals) and results in a transfer of electrons. Covalent bonding occurs between atoms that have similar needs for electrons (two nonmetals) and results in a sharing of electrons.