coordinate covalent bond

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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. 👍
 
mochafreak said:
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. 👍

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