Question

Which statement about the difference between ionic bonds and covalent bonds is true?

1) Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
2) Ionic bonds are stronger than covalent bonds.
3) Ionic bonds occur between two nonmetals, while covalent bonds occur between a metal and a nonmetal.
4) Ionic bonds have a higher melting point than covalent bonds.

Answer 1

The correct statement is that ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, typically involving a metal with a nonmetal for ionic and nonmetals for covalent bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement about the difference between from electrostatic forces that exist between ions of opposite charge, often forming between a metal and a nonmetal, due to a significant difference in electronegativity. On the other hand, covalent bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two atoms, which typically involves nonmetallic elements with each other.