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13 June, 13:57

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.

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  1. 13 June, 14:01
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    B. A covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond, whereas an ionic bond transfers electrons to form a bond.
  2. 13 June, 14:06
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    The answer is B

    covalent bonds share electrons while ionic bonds transfer electrons.

    were doing this in chemistry right now
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