Which of the Following Is a False Statement Regarding the Differences

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the differences between ionic and covalent bonding?

• A) Ionic bonds form from sharing electrons and covalent bonds form by a complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
• B) The driving force for the formation of both ionic and molecular compounds is to attain a stable "Noble Gas" electronic configuration.
• C) Ionic bonds form between a metal and a nonmetal whereas covalent bonds form between two nonmetals.
• D) Ionic compounds exist as extended arrays of alternating cations and anions whereas covalently bonded compounds exist as discrete entities with weak forces of interaction among the molecules.
• E) They are all true statements.

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