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dat_student
06-24-2005, 05:57 PM
What is the difference between a "coordinate covalent bond" & a "non-coordinate covalent bond"?

mochafreak
06-24-2005, 06:12 PM
In coordinate covalent bonds one atom donates both electrons. In non-coordinate covalent bonds each atom donates one electron to the bond. Examples of coordinate covalent bonds are lewis acid-base pairs. :thumbup:

dat_student
06-24-2005, 06:14 PM
In coordinate covalent bonds one atom donates both electrons. In non-coordinate covalent bonds each atom donates one electron to the bond. Examples of coordinate covalent bonds are lewis acid-base pairs. :thumbup:

Thanks...I guess a coordinate covalent bond is the same as an ionic bond but weaker...

eapleitez
06-25-2005, 07:23 PM
They are not the same. Coordinate covalent bonds are covalent . Ionic bonds are bonds brought about by opposing charges, and they do not share any electrons.