Question

Which of the following is the difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

a. electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds
b. covalent bonds are weaker than ionic bonds
c. ionic bonds are weaker than covalent bonds
d. electrons are shared to form ionic bonds

Answer 1

electrons are shared in a covalent bond.

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Answer 2

b. covalent bonds are weaker than ionic bonds

Step-by-step explanation:

Covalent bonds are formed when valence electrons are shared between two participating ions.

Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from a donor ion to an acceptor element during a reaction involving the two. This results in one ion being negatively charged and the other being positively charged

The opposing force between the two ions in ionic bonds creates a coulombic force which holds together and makes ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds.

Hence, the correct option is b.