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More electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
More electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
Elements in Group IA are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.
Elements in Group IA are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
The difference between electronegativities is greater for atoms in covalent bonds than for atoms in ionic bonds.
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The statement that is correct is:
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
This is because ionic bonds typically form between elements with a large difference in electronegativity, resulting in a complete transfer of electrons and the formation of charged ions. In contrast, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, usually between atoms with similar electronegativities, leading to less polarity.
