Ionic and covalent bonding in 3D

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

Ionic bonding transfers electrons from a metal to a non-metal to make ions; covalent bonding shares pairs of electrons between non-metals.

Why does sodium chloride conduct electricity when molten?

Its ions are free to move in the liquid, but are fixed in place in the solid.

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