Compare (similarities) and contrast (differences) ionic and covalent

Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

· Compare (similarities) and contrast (differences) ionic and covalent bonding.

· Make sure to discuss the valence electrons and electronegativity of the atoms involved.

· Give an example of a molecule formed with each type of bonding. In your example, give the chemical formula and the IUPAC name of each molecule.

· Finally, list 1 additional ionic and 1 additional covalent molecule, but don’t indicate which is ionic and which is covalent.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.