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Which is the strongest bond, ionic or covalent

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Answer:

An ionic bond

Step-by-step explanation:

There is some overlap, but an ionic bond is usually stronger.

The lattice energies of ionic substances have a range of 700 kJ·mol⁻¹ to 11000 kJ·mol⁻¹.

Covalent bond dissociation energies range from 150 kJ·mol⁻¹ to 1100 kJ·mol⁻¹.

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