Are ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds?

Subject: Are ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds?

Date: Sun Sep 12 15:26:48 2004
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Area of science: Chemistry
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My teacher and I were dicussing chemical bonds when he said that covalent 
bonds are stronger than ionic bonds. I disagree, since I remember learning in 
another chemistry class that ionic bonds were stronger. Who here is right? I 
realize a similar question has been asked, but I just need a general idea 
which bond is stronger, not specific examples. Thanks very much.

Re: Are ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds?

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