Which of the Following Statements About Bonding Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bonding is true?

• A)Covalent bonds result from the transfer of electrons from one element to another.
• B)Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal.
• C)Ionic bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two non-metals.
• D)Covalent bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two metals.

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