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Question
How is bonding different in a covalent bond as compared to ionic bond?
Short Answer
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Solution
A covalent bond is formed by the mutual sharing of valence electrons between two combining non-metallic atoms.
An ionic (electrovalent) bond is formed by the complete transfer of one or more valence electrons from a metallic atom to a non-metallic atom.
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