Question

Which statement correctly contrasts a covalent bond and an ionic bond?


A.
A covalent bond is a bond in which an electron has been transferred from one atom to another resulting in stable electron formation; an ionic bond is a bond formed when an electron is shared between atoms.


B.
An ionic bond is formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to create stable electron formation; a covalent bond is a bond in which an electron is shared between atoms.


C.
An ionic bond creates a more stable electron configuration than a covalent bond by alternating its