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प्रश्न
Why covalent compounds are different from ionic compounds?
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उत्तर
Ionic compounds, on the other hand, are the compounds that are formed by the complete transfer of valence electrons between the constituent atoms. For example, a molecule of sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed when the sodium atom donates its one valence electron to the chlorine atom.
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Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
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(a) Hydrogen
(b) Oxygen
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