Which of the following statements accurately describes bonds?

Question

A. Ionic bonds require the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds do not.
B. Ionic bonds necessitate positive and negative charges, whereas covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
C. Ionic bonds and covalent bonds must transfer protons and they primarily occur between nonmetals.
D. Ionic bonds and covalent bonds possess identical properties.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes bonds is:

B. Ionic bonds necessitate positive and negative charges, whereas covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Here's a brief explanation of the other options:

A. This statement is incorrect because covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

C. This statement is also incorrect. Ionic bonds typically occur between metals and nonmetals, while covalent bonds typically occur between nonmetals. Additionally, bonds do not involve the transfer of protons.

D. This statement is incorrect as ionic and covalent bonds have different properties. Ionic bonds generally have higher melting and boiling points and form crystalline structures, while covalent bonds can form molecules and can have varying states of matter.