Question

What tricks to use to differentiate between Ionic and Covalent bonds

Answer 1

Answer: first of all an ionic bonds is the electrostatic force of attraction between opposite ions and and covalent bonds is the bond between different elements mostly non metals or the sharing of electrons between elements which are mostly non metals.

Explanation: metals and non metals react to form ionic compounds

and non metals react to form covalent bonds

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE

ionic solids the particles are charged and the forces between them are strong

covalent solids the particles are not charged and the forces between them are weak

now i would differentiate using their properties

ionic bonds / compounds

have high melting point

have low melting point

They are soluble in water

and they conduct electricity even when melted or dissolved in water

covalent bonds /compounds

they have low melting point

they have low melting point

They are insoluble

they do not conduct electricity

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

Answer 2

In covalent bonds, atoms share electrons, whereas in ionic bonds atoms transfer electrons. The reaction components of covalent bonds are electrically neutral, whereas for ionic bonds they are both charged. ... Covalent bonds are formed between two non-metals, whereas ionic bonds are formed between a metal and non-metal.