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Compare and contrast hydrogen, ionic, and covalent bonds. Include a definition of each bond, explain between which kinds of atoms each bond forms, and compare the strength of the different bonds. Give examples where applicable, highlighting the significance of these different bonds for life.
Each atom interacts with another atom by means of a chemical bond such as covalent bond, hydrogen bond, ionic bond, etc. and forms a new molecule. If the atoms of same element bond together, they result in the formation of molecules of same element. If atoms of different kind bond with one another, they result in the formation of compound molecule or compounds.
If two atoms share electrons, in order to have a completely filled outer shell then the bond formed between the two atoms is called, covalent bond. Covalent bond is the strongest of all the chemical bonds.
In a covalent bond, if the electrons are not shared equally, then it induces partial charge on each atom, such a type of bond is called,