1 5: Bond Length and Bond Strength Chemistry LibreTexts
The metallic bond is somewhat weaker than the ionic and covalent bond. Ionic bonds are strong electrostatic attraction forces formed between positive and negative ions. This is because ionic bonds are strong electrostatic forces that are formed between the positive and negative ions. A bond between two atoms depends upon the electronegativity difference between the atoms. If the electronegativity difference is significantly high, the atoms transfer electrons to form ions and thereby form an ionic bond. If the electronegativity difference…