Question

Which statement identifies a difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

A. an ionic bond is a bond between charged atoms, while a covalent bond is a bond between neutral atoms
b. an covalent bond as a bond between charge atoms, while an ionic bond is a bond between neutral atoms
c. an ionic bond shares electrons, while a covalent bond is an attraction between opposite charges
d. an ionic bond is a bond between charged atoms, while a covalent bond is a bond between opposite charges

Answer 1

Ionic bonds result when electrons are tranfered between atoms. Covalent bondsresult when valence electrons are shared between atoms. You should be able to identify whether an ionic or covalent bond is being formed between atoms.