FORMATION OF IONIC BONDS AND COMPOUNDS
Introduction Ionic bonds are formed when there is a transfer of electrons between two atoms. One atom loses electrons and becomes a positively charged ion (cation), while the other atom gains electrons and becomes a negatively charged ion (anion). The…
COVALENT BONDS AND COMPOUNDS
Introduction Covalent bonds are formed when two or more atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. In a covalent bond, the shared electrons are attracted to the nuclei of both atoms, resulting in the formation of a stable…
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