Question

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what is the key difference between the ionic bond in salt and the covalent bond in water?
a. ionic bonds are always nonpolar, whereas covalent bonds are always polar.
b. ionic bonds are only present in solid substances, while covalent bonds are only found in liquids and gases.
c. ionic bonds form fully charged ions through the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
d. ionic bonds involve sharing electrons, while covalent bonds involve a complete transfer of electrons.

Explanation:

Ionic bonds occur when one atom donates electrons to another, creating charged ions that attract each other. Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron - configuration. Option A is incorrect as ionic bonds are polar and covalent bonds can be polar or non - polar. Option B is wrong since ionic and covalent bonds can be present in different states of matter. Option D has the definitions reversed.

Answer:

C. lonic bonds form fully charged ions through the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.