Biology

Coralie

18 October, 01:23

What is the difference between covalent bonds and ionic bonds?

A) Covalent bonds are formed between atoms to form molecules; ionic bonds are formed between atoms to form compounds.

B) Covalent bonds involve the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of single electrons between atoms.

C) Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the electrical attraction between atoms.

D) Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of protons between atoms.

E) Covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.