Bonding and Attractions - Biology

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Ionic

  • between metallic ions
  • electron is donated by one atom to create 2 ions of opposing charge
  • attracted to each other

Covalent

  • between non-metallic ions
  • most common bond in organic molecules
  • sharing of electrons between 2 atoms
  • secondary covalent bonds: polar and hydrogen bonds
  • very strong
  • share electron(s…

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