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Describe what happens between the valence electrons in an Ionic Bond. How is that different from a covalent bond?
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Describe what happens between the valence electrons in an Ionic Bond.

How is that different from a covalent bond?

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In an ionic bond, the elctrons are transferred. For example, NaCl has an ionic bond because Na loses an electron and the Cl atom gains the electron. However in a covalent bond, the electrons are shared equally. Covalent bonds usually occur between two nonmetals.

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