Question
Ionic and covalent compounds are alike in that they both allow atoms to—
a
share electrons.
b
form ions.
c
lose outer electrons.
d
fill outer electron energy levels.
a
share electrons.
b
form ions.
c
lose outer electrons.
d
fill outer electron energy levels.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Ionic and covalent compounds are alike in that they both allow atoms to—
**d. fill outer electron energy levels.**
Both types of bonding result in atoms achieving a more stable electronic configuration, typically by fulfilling the octet rule (having eight electrons in their outer shell). In ionic bonding, this occurs through the transfer of electrons, while in covalent bonding, it occurs through the sharing of electrons.
**d. fill outer electron energy levels.**
Both types of bonding result in atoms achieving a more stable electronic configuration, typically by fulfilling the octet rule (having eight electrons in their outer shell). In ionic bonding, this occurs through the transfer of electrons, while in covalent bonding, it occurs through the sharing of electrons.