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

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

(b) - 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.

(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) - 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.

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Atticus Montes

8 December, 23:06

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Madilynn Wang · Answer 1

d.

Explanation:

With an ionic bond we have an elector transfer but with a covalent bond the electrons are shared to form a 'molecular' bond.