Atoms form two types of bonds. Which describes these bonds?

A.
In a covalent bond, valence electrons are shared; in an ionic bond, valence electrons are transferred.

B.
In a covalent bond, outer electron orbitals are transferred; in an ionic bond, outer electron orbitals are shared.

C.
In a covalent bond, outer electron orbitals are shared; in an ionic bond, outer electron orbitals are transferred.

D.
In a covalent bond, valence electrons are transferred; in an ionic bond, valence electrons are shared.

Question

Atoms form two types of bonds. Which describes these bonds? 	
	
 
A.
	In a covalent bond, valence electrons are shared; in an ionic bond, valence electrons are transferred.
	
 
B.
	In a covalent bond, outer electron orbitals are transferred; in an ionic bond, outer electron orbitals are shared.
	
 
C.
	In a covalent bond, outer electron orbitals are shared; in an ionic bond, outer electron orbitals are transferred.
	
 
D.
	In a covalent bond, valence electrons are transferred; in an ionic bond, valence electrons are shared.

anonymous · Answer

@wolfe8 Sorry to bother you again but could you please help me again?

wolfe8 · Answer

Ah well I always say: ionic give and take, covalent share

anonymous · Answer

SO its either a or c @wolfe8

wolfe8 · Answer

Yeppers

anonymous · Answer

But then how will I know which one it is? Is there another trick I can use?

anonymous · Answer

@wolfe8 ??

wolfe8 · Answer

What do you mean how do you know which one? It's just that. Ionic bonds are achieved by transfer of electrons and covalent bonds by sharing electrons.