What It the Main Difference Between an Ionic and a Covalent

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Multiple Choice

What it the main difference between an ionic and a covalent bond?

• A)One is the sharing of a pair of electrons,the other is the transfer of at least one electron.
• B)One involves electrons,the other does not involve any electrons.
• C)The electrons in both types of bonding undergo an exchange.
• D)The electrons are traded between the two atoms and this keeps the atoms close.
• E)Both bonds are the same,but named different to describe different atoms involved.

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