Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve the

A. loss of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

B. gain of one or more electrons by one atom from another.

C. sharing of electrons between atoms.

D. development of positively and negatively charged ions.

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5 August, 15:11

Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve the

A. loss of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

B. gain of one or more electrons by one atom from another.

C. sharing of electrons between atoms.

D. development of positively and negatively charged ions.

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An ionic bond is when the atoms transfer electrons, rather than share electrons. This gives the ionically bonded elements a charge.

Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Answer: C. sharing of electrons between atoms.

Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve theA. loss of one or more electrons from one atom to another.B. gain of one or more electrons by one atom from another.C. sharing of electrons between atoms.D. development of positively and negatively charged ions.

Unlike ionic bonds, covalent bonds involve the

A. loss of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

B. gain of one or more electrons by one atom from another.

C. sharing of electrons between atoms.

D. development of positively and negatively charged ions.