Chemical Compounds

LogicalAcid

There are two ways to form these: through Covalent and Ionic bonding, correct? But I have always wondered something about Ionic bonding, if two atoms are attracted to each other due to opposite charges, shouldn't they be close enough to make the electrons be attracted into the opposite atom and basically form a covalent bond?

Borek

Depends on how tightly they keep electrons to themselves.

LogicalAcid

Related to the electronegativity of an atom riiiiight?

Borek

Good point.

LogicalAcid

Sooo?

Borek

So if they keep electrons close enough, they don't share them, and the bond stays ionic.

LogicalAcid

Click.

LogicalAcid

Covalent bonds are stronger then, so is it true that some elements form one type of bond easier than others? Because electronegativity differs.

Borek

Yes, and electronegativity is one of the reasons.

What is level of chemistry you are learning?