What Is the Difference Between an Ionic and Covalent Bond

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an ionic and covalent bond?

• A)In an ionic bond, one atom accepts electrons from the other; in a covalent bond, a pair of atoms share electrons.
• B)In an ionic bond, one atom has more electronegativity than the other; in a covalent bond, the atoms have the same electronegativity.
• C)Ionic bonding involves the inner electron shells; covalent bonding involves the valence electron shell.
• D)Ionic bonds form between atoms of different elements; covalent bonds form between atoms of the same element.

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