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Compare the bond between potassium and chlorine in potassium chloride with the bond between two chlorine atoms in chlorine gas. Which bond is ionic, and which is covalent? Describe how each bond forms.
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Ionic bonds are formed when one atom transfers an electron to another atom. Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share a pair of electrons. Show more…
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