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Explain the difference between ionic and covalent bonding using the following term(s)

A. Electronegativities

B. Types of atoms bonding

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Ionic bonds form when a nonmetal and a metal exchange electrons, while covalent bonds form when electrons are shared between two nonmetals. An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through an electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions.

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