Question
Which statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is correct? (1 point)
Elements in Group IA are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.
The difference between electronegativities is greater for atoms in covalent bonds than for atoms in ionic bonds.
More electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
Elements in Group IA are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.
The difference between electronegativities is greater for atoms in covalent bonds than for atoms in ionic bonds.
More electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
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The correct statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is:
**Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.**
Ionic bonds typically occur between atoms with a large difference in electronegativity, resulting in complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another, leading to the formation of charged ions. In contrast, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms with similar electronegativities, which often leads to less polarity than ionic bonds.
**Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.**
Ionic bonds typically occur between atoms with a large difference in electronegativity, resulting in complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another, leading to the formation of charged ions. In contrast, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms with similar electronegativities, which often leads to less polarity than ionic bonds.