Question

Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve the A. gain of one or more electrons by one atom from another. B. loss of one or more electrons from one atom to another. C. development of positively and negatively charged ions. D. sharing of electrons between atoms.

Answer 1

Ionic bonds are when atoms gain or lose electrons, giving it a charge (positive or negative), A covalent bond shares electrons and gets a neutral charge.

Therefore, our answer is D.

Final answer:- D. sharing of electrons between atoms.