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What's the difference between ionic bond and molecular or covalent bond?

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It's all about understanding the concept, see my explanation.

Step-by-step explanation:

A ionic bond is formed between a metal element and a non metal element always. On the other hand, a molecular bond or covalent bond is formed between 2 elements which are both non metals. A ionic bond is made when there is a electron transfer occurring meaning that one element is giving it's electron to another to ethier become a postive or negative ion. Whereas a molecular bond is made when two non metals elements share there electrons.

• An example of a ionic bond would be MgCl2 as we know magnesium is a metal and chlorine is a non metal.

• An example of a molecular bond would be NF

which we know are both non metals.

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