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Compare and contrast the bonds in these two compounds: MgCl2 and C2H6. Include similarities and differences. Be sure to discuss both compounds in your answer.

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Both of the compounds contain primary bonding; however, the bonding is of different types. Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) contains ionic bonds, which are stronger and involve the complete transfer of electrons. Meanwhile, ethane (C₂H₆) also bonds by electron transfer but the electrons are not completely transferred from one atom to another. Instead, they are shared, forming what is known as a covalent bond. 
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