Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 2 - Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life - 2.2 - Atoms Bond to Form Molecules - 2.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 33: 1

Answer

In covalent bonding, orbital overlap leads to a stronger bond than in ionic bonding, which is held together by coulombic attraction between two ions. The sharing of electrons in covalent bonding takes more energy to break than the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding.

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In covalent bonding, orbital overlap leads to a stronger bond than in ionic bonding, which is held together by coulombic attraction between two ions. The sharing of electrons in covalent bonding takes more energy to break than the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding.
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