Question

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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