Which statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is correct? A. Group IA elements are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms B. Covalent bonds have a greater difference in electronegativities between atoms than ionic bonds C. More electrons are involved in forming covalent bonds than ionic bonds D. Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds

The correct statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is:

**D. Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.**

Here's a brief explanation for each option:

A. **Group IA elements are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.**
This is incorrect. Group IA (alkali metals) typically form ionic bonds with nonmetals rather than covalent bonds because they readily lose their single valence electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.

B. **Covalent bonds have a greater difference in electronegativities between atoms than ionic bonds.**
This is incorrect. Ionic bonds generally form between atoms with a large difference in electronegativity (usually greater than 1.7), while covalent bonds form between atoms with smaller differences in electronegativity.

C. **More electrons are involved in forming covalent bonds than ionic bonds.**
This is not necessarily true in a general sense. In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred (one or more from one atom to another), while in covalent bonds, electrons are shared. The number of electrons does not directly compare in this statement.

D. **Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.**
This is correct. Ionic bonds are characterized by the complete transfer of electrons, leading to full charges, while covalent bonds have shared electrons that can create partial charges but are generally less polar than ionic bonds.