Question

question 2 which of the following statements most accurately describes the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond? a. ionic bonds form between atoms that carry opposite charges, while covalent bonds form between uncharged atoms b. atoms held together by ionic bonds separate when placed in water while atoms haled together by covalent bonds do not c. electrons are exchanged between atoms in ionic bonds, but they are shared between atoms held together by covalent bonds d. ionic bonds hold together atoms of two different types while covalent bonds hold atoms of the same type together

Explanation:

Ionic bonds involve electron - transfer creating ions of opposite charges that attract. Covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons between atoms. Option c correctly describes this difference in electron - behavior.

Answer:

C. Electrons are exchanged between atoms in ionic bonds, but they are shared between atoms held together by covalent bonds