In comparing covalent bonds and ionic bonds, which of the following would you expect?

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Covalent bonds and ionic bonds are two extremes of a continuum of bond types based on the degree of electron sharing. Covalent bonds entail the sharing of electrons between atoms, with the sharing being relatively equal between the two atoms, whereas ionic bonds involve the complete transfer of electrons, from one atom to another resulting in a high degree of electron inequality. Choice A is incorrect because an atom can also have multiple ionic bonds with multiple partner atoms. Choice C is partially correct in that both bond types involve an attraction between electrons and the nucleus, but ionic bonds involve a complete transfer of electrons, whereas covalent bonds involve sharing. Choice D is also incorrect, as covalent bonds are not affected by water breaking, while ionic interactions can be disrupted by the solvent, which results in the separation of the ionic compound into its dissolved ions.

In Comparing Covalent Bonds and Ionic Bonds, Which of the Following