Question

compare ionic and covalent bonds in the venn diagram below with at least six facts.
ionic
both
covalent

Explanation:

• Ionic: Transfer of electrons, between metal and non - metal, forms ions, high melting and boiling points, conducts electricity in molten/solution.
• Both: Chemical bonds, hold atoms together in compounds.
• Covalent: Sharing of electrons, between non - metals (or non - metal and metalloid in some cases), forms molecules, usually lower melting and boiling points (compared to ionic of similar molar mass), does not conduct electricity (in pure form for simple covalent).

Answer:

• Ionic: Transfer of electrons, between metal and non - metal, forms ions, high melting and boiling points, conducts electricity in molten/solution.
• Both: Chemical bonds, hold atoms together in compounds.
• Covalent: Sharing of electrons, between non - metals (or non - metal and metalloid in some cases), forms molecules, usually lower melting and boiling points (compared to ionic of similar molar mass), does not conduct electricity (in pure form for simple covalent).