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| Yes, ionic could be remembered by the different atoms being ions, which are negatively and positively charged atoms. | |
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| And covalent bonds? | |
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| The prefix 'co' means share or partner. And think of valence as a valence electron. | |
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| So which bond does water use? | |
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| Water molecules use covalent bonds, but they differ from other compunds. Water is special, because it is cohesive. | |
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