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General Chemistry: Atomic Structure & Bonding
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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.
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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Atomic number of an element with 11 protons
The atomic number is 11, which equals the number of protons.