Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Covalent and ionic bonds differ in that:

  1. ionic bonds don't involve the sharing of electrons

  2. covalent bonds are more permanent

  3. covalent bonds are much less common

  4. ionic bonds are electrical by nature
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Ionic bonds involve complete electron transfer from one atom to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract electrostatically. Covalent bonds involve electron sharing between atoms. This fundamental difference in electron behavior is what distinguishes the two bond types.

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