Asked by mysterychicken

What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond? I just keep forgetting which one is which...any easy way to remember these?
PS> I know that you're not supposed to repost until 24 hours but I really need this answer!
Thanks -MC
Answered by mysterychicken
Would this answer work?:
In an ionic bond, the atoms are charged with two opposite ions but in a covalent bond, they are charged with the same type of ions.
Does that even make any sense?
Thanks -MC
Answered by DrBob222
No it doesn't make sense to me. The electrons are actually moved from one atom to another in an ionic bond. The electrons are shared in a covalent bond. You might try a mnemonic, something like MISEC (move ionic share electrons covalent. I'll bet you can think of a better one.
Answered by mysterychicken
So the question is:
What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?
My answer is:
In an ionic bond, the electrons are moved from one atom to another. In a covalent bond, the electrons are shared.
Is this OK? Thanks-MC
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