Ionic bond forms

1. Describe how an ionic bond forms. How is this process different from the formation of a covalent bond?
2. In a molecule represented by the chemical formula C6H12O6, how many atoms of each element are present?
3. What information does a chemical equation provide about a chemical reaction?
4. A carbon atom has 4 electrons in its highest energy level. How many hydrogen atoms could become bonded to a single carbon atom?

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