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Covalent bonds are directional bonds while ionic bonds are non-directional. |
| Answer» Solution :A covalent BOND is formed by the overlapping atomic orbitals. The direction of overlapping gives the direction of bond. In ionic bond, the electrostatic FIELD of an ion is non-directional. Each POSITIVE ion is surrounded by a NUMBER of anions in any direction DEPENDING upon its size and vice-versa. That.s why covalent bonds are directional bonds and ionic bonds are non.directional. | |