______________ are similar to covalent bonds in that they hold atoms together. They are different from covalent bonds in that they ___________ .

Question

A. Ionic bonds; hold atoms together within a molecule
B. Intermolecular forces; require less energy to break
C. Intermolecular forces; occur between metals and nonmetals only
D. Ionic bonds; hold single atoms together

Answer 1

D. Ionic bonds; hold single atoms together

Answer 2

The answer was B

Answer 3

intermolecular forces; require less energy to break. Intermolecular forces are not called bonds precisely for this reason. There is a significant difference between the amount of energy between two bonded atoms and two atoms in separate molecules held together by intermolecular forces.