Question

Which statement explains how an ionic bond and a covalent bond differ?

A. An ionic bond will give away up to 8 electrons to form and bond. A covalent bond is will gain up to 8 electrons to form a bond.
B. An ionic bond transfers electrons to form a bond. A covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond.
C. An ionic bond gains protons to become positive and attracts electrons to form a bond. A covalent bond will gain electrons to form a bond.
D. An ionic bond shares as many as 8 electrons to form a bond. A covalent bond is formed by transferring as many as 8 electrons.

Answer 1

Answer: B. an ionic bon transfer electrons to form an bond. a covalent bond shares electrons to form a bond.

Explanation: " An ionic bond essentially donates an electron to the other atom participating in the bond, while electrons in a covalent bond are shared equally between the atoms. The only pure covalent bonds occur between identical atoms"

Answer 2

The answer is B. You're welcome. ;)