similarities and differences between ionic and covalent bonds
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2nd similarity
bonding yields a compound that has different properties than original elements
similarities
both types involve multiple atoms coming together to form complex structure
third similarity
both types of bonding results in atoms becoming more stable in the group then individually
2nd difference
electron clouds overlap in covalent bonding
3rd difference
in covalent bonding two atoms of the same element can bond together
differences
ionic bonding occurs between atoms that have opposite needs four electrons and results in a transfer of electrons