Compare and Contrast the Formation, Properties, and Characteristics of Covalent

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Essay

Compare and contrast the formation, properties, and characteristics of covalent and ionic bonds.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Depression

A decrease in the rate and depth of breathing, leading to inadequate ventilation and potentially dangerous levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Chronic Pain

Persistent or recurrent pain lasting longer than three months, often resistant to medical treatment and affecting an individual's quality of life.

Arthritis

A condition causing pain and inflammation in joints.

Breakthrough Pain

A sudden and temporary flare-up of pain that breaks through the regular pain management plan.