Question

A scientist calculated the energy required to break bonds in two unknown compounds, A and B. One compound has a covalent bond, and the other has an ionic bond. The table shows a record of these values.

Bond Energy
Compound A Compound B
769 kJ/mol 432 kJ/mol

Based on the table, which of the following statements is true?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Compound A is covalent because transfer of electrons makes relatively stronger bonds.
Compound B is covalent because sharing of electrons makes relatively weaker bonds.
Compound A is ionic because sharing of electrons makes relatively stronger bonds.
Compound B is ionic because transfer of electrons makes relatively weaker bonds.