Explain the difference between an iconic compound and a covalent compound

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Bailey Bernard

21 July, 06:47

Explain the difference between an iconic compound and a covalent compound

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A basic definition of an ionic compound is that they are molecules that consist of charged ions. These ions have opposite (both negative and positive) charges. On the other hand, covalent compounds are non-metals which are bound together, and consist of two electrons that are shared between two atoms.