Question

A similarity between the forces involved in both ionic and covalent bonding is that both A. involve the sharing of electrons. B. involve the transfer of electrons. C. involve the attraction of opposite charges. D. require the same amount of energy to break their bonds.

Answer 1

C. involve the attraction of opposite charges

Explanation:

Ionic bonding involves the attraction between oppositely charged ions, as in Na⁺ Cl⁻.

Covalent bonding involves the attraction between negatively charged electrons and positivey charged nuclei, as in a C-H bond.

A is wrong. Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons.

B is wrong. Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

D is wrong. Ionic bonds are usually stronger than covalent bonds.