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

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anonymous · Answer

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 formed by transferring as many as 8 electrons.

anonymous · Answer

In an ionic bond, the atoms are bound together by the attraction between oppositely-charged ions. a covalent bond, the atoms are bound by shared electrons. I believe the answer is B

anonymous · Answer

thx

anonymous · Answer

Let me know if you have any more questions. I'm on a coffee high right now lol