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What are the differences and similarities between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?
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What are the differences and similarities between ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

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OK - quick version, alright? Ionic compounds are held together by virtue of the difference in their charges. Like a Salt. NaCl. Na+ plus Cl-

But Covalent compounds SHARE their electrons, like Methyl Alcohol. CH3OH. This is toxic!

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