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

A.
A covalent bond will gain up to 8 electrons to form a bond, and an ionic bond will give away up to 8 electrons to form a bond.

B.
A covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond, whereas an ionic bond transfers electrons to form a bond.

C.
An ionic bond gains protons to become positive and attracts electrons to form a bond, whereas a covalent bond will gain electrons to form a bond.

D.
An ionic bond shares as many as 8 electrons to form a bond, and a covalent bond is form

Question

Which statement identifies a difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond? 	
	
 
A.
	A covalent bond will gain up to 8 electrons to form a bond, and an ionic bond will give away up to 8 electrons to form a bond.
	
 
B.
	A covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond, whereas an ionic bond transfers electrons to form a bond.
	
 
C.
	An ionic bond gains protons to become positive and attracts electrons to form a bond, whereas a covalent bond will gain electrons to form a bond.
	
 
D.
	An ionic bond shares as many as 8 electrons to form a bond, and a covalent bond is form

anonymous · Answer

ed by transferring as many as 8 electrons.

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

A covalent bond contains shared electrons, while an ionic bond transfers them.

gabbyalicorn · Answer

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