Question

State the difference between Covalent Bonds and Ionic Bonds.

• A. Covalent bonds consist of one atom giving up an electron, while Ionic bonds consist of two atoms sharing electrons.
• B. Ionic bonds consist of one atom giving up an electron, while, Covalent bonds consist of two atoms sharing electrons.
• C. There is a difference in the number of atoms in each.
• D. They occur at different atmospheric levels.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Ionic bonds consist of one atom giving up an electron, while, Covalent bonds consist of two atoms sharing electrons.

Covalent bonds are formed due to sharing of electrons between two atoms in order to complete their octet, whereas ionic bonds are formed between atoms of metals and non-metals where the metal loses an electron to complete its octet and the non-metal gains that electron to complete its octet.