What is an ionic bond? With two suitable examples,explain the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond.
(N/A) An ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions formed by the complete transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.
Differences:
Differences:
| Property | Ionic Bond | Covalent Bond |
| Formation | Complete transfer of electrons. | Mutual sharing of electrons. |
| Examples | $NaCl, MgCl_2$ | $Cl_2, CH_4$ |
| Melting Point | High | Generally low |
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$(a)$ Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure atomic orbitals.
$(b)$ Canonical structures have a difference in the arrangement of atoms $w.r.t.$ each other.
$(c)$ Any symmetrical molecule always contains the same bond angle.
$(d)$ $VSEPR$ theory can explain the square planar geometry of $XeF_4$.
$(a)$ Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure atomic orbitals.
$(b)$ Canonical structures have a difference in the arrangement of atoms $w.r.t.$ each other.
$(c)$ Any symmetrical molecule always contains the same bond angle.
$(d)$ $VSEPR$ theory can explain the square planar geometry of $XeF_4$.
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$(i) \ SF_6$ does not react with water
$(ii) \ SF_6$ is $sp^3d$ hybridized
$(iii) \ S_2O_3^{2-}$ is a linear ion
$(iv)$ There is no $\pi$-bonding in $SO_4^{2-}$ ion
$(i) \ SF_6$ does not react with water
$(ii) \ SF_6$ is $sp^3d$ hybridized
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