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Ionic bonds are non-directional while covalent bonds are directional.

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In covalent bond, the shared `e^(-)` pairs are localised between the two atoms or a covalent bond is formed by the overlap of half-filled `AO's` which have definite directions. Hence, covalent bond is directional.
In ionic compounds, each ion is surrounded by a number of oppositely charged ions and there is no definite direction.
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