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.
Answers
A covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond, whereas an ionic bond transfers electrons to form a bond.