A Comparison of Ionic and Covalent Compounds (711 words, 2 pages)
Comparing Ionic and Covalent CompoundsIntroductionAn ionic compound is a compound composed of at least one positively-charged cation and at least one negatively-charged anion holding each other together by electrical attraction (Guch). Ionic compounds are held together in strong crystal lattice structures. Ionic compounds are typically formed by one metal (the ...
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