Explain the difference between ionic and covalent bonds.
Ionic bonds form between a metal and a non-metal, where electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal. Covalent bonds form between non-metals, where electrons are shared between atoms. Ionic bonds result in the formation of ions, while covalent bonds do not.
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