Question

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

Answer 1

A.
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.

B.
An ionic bond creates a more stable electron configuration than a covalent bond by alternating its overall charge.

C.
An ionic bond is created by a charge difference by gaining protons, and a covalent bond is created by a charge difference by gaining electrons.

D.
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.

Answer 2

what do u think?
what do u know about covalent & ionic bonds?

Answer 3

i know basically nothing about them! the lessons have been so short and quick, they just flew by!

Answer 4

but i think it might be A

Answer 5

alright, i'll explain it in short
covalent bond is between two non metals, and these non metals share their electrons to reach octet state
HCl
H has 1 electron - needs 1 more to reach its full state (for H, maximum is 2 electrons to fill the shell while for the rest of the elements, octet rule is followed: 8 electrons)

Cl has 7 electrons - needs 1 electron to reach 8 electron/ octet state

as you can see, both of the atoms 'need' electron, thus they share their last electrons & make a bond

Answer 6

Ionic bond
its between metal & nonmetal
usually, metal wants to give its electrons, because its easier for them to reach octet state
nonmetals want to take electrons, for same reason
Na2O
this is ionic bond
Sodium has 1 electron to give
but Oxygen has 6 electrons and thus wants 2 more!
which is why oxygen needs 2 Sodium atoms to give it one electron each

Answer 7

so
covalent - share relationship
ionic - give & take relationship

Answer 8

so indeed it is A as you thought it might be
i hope its clear to you :)