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In terms
of valence electrons, explain the difference
between an ionic bond and a covalent bond.


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Answer:

An ionic bond essentially donates an electron to the other atom participating in the bond, while electrons in a covalent bond are shared equally between the atoms.

Explanation:

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Answer: An ionic bond is a bond that rips off electrons from one atom onto another.  The more valence electrons an atom has the more likely it is going to gain electrons.  The fewer valence electrons an atom has the more likely it is going to lose electrons.  

Covalent bonds are bonds that share electrons between two atoms.