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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.
more electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
more electrons are transferred to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
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 correct statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds 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, which creates a highly polar bond. In contrast, covalent bonds, especially those formed between similar electronegativities, share electrons more equally, making them generally less polar.
