Which of the following best describes covalent bonding?
- The sharing of electrons between atoms
- The transfer of electrons from one atom to another
- The formation of a covalent bond between two atoms
- The formation of a strong electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions
Which of the following best describes ionic bonding?
- The sharing of electrons between atoms
- The transfer of electrons from one atom to another
- The formation of a covalent bond between two atoms
- The formation of a strong electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions
Did you know?
Ionic bonds are formed when an atom with a full outer shell donates an electron to an atom with an incomplete outer shell. Ionic bonds are strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions. Ionic bonds are directional, which means they are stronger when the ions are arranged in a specific order.
How does the transfer of electrons between atoms result in the formation of an ionic bond?