Metals giving electrons to a non-metal so both substances can have a full outer shell. The metals become positively charged and the non-metals become negatively charged.
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What is a covalent bond?
A shared pair of electrons so both substances can have a full outer shell.
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What is a metallic bond?
A strong electrostatic force of attraction between positive metal ions and a 'sea' of delocalised electrons.
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