So the question is:

What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?
My answer is:
In an ionic bond, the electrons are moved from one atom to another. In a covalent bond, the electrons are shared.
Is this OK? Thanks-MC

Looks good to me. Transferred may be a better word than moved but both will do.

Thanks a million! =]

-MC

the answer needs to be loner-_-

Your answer is partly correct but can be further elaborated.

An ionic bond occurs when one atom transfers its electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of ions. These ions, which are electrically charged particles, are held together by electrostatic attraction, creating a bond between the two atoms.

On the other hand, a covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons. Unlike in ionic bonds, where there is a complete transfer of electrons, in covalent bonds, the atoms share the electrons in their outermost energy levels. This sharing of electrons allows both atoms to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

To determine the type of bond formed between two atoms, you can analyze their electronegativity values. Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's attraction for shared electrons. If the electronegativity difference between the two atoms is large, typically greater than 1.7 on the Pauling scale, an ionic bond is formed. If the electronegativity difference is small, typically less than 1.7, a covalent bond is likely to be formed.