One significant difference between an ionic bond,where electrons are taken from one atom and added to another atom,and a covalent or metallic bond,where electrons are shared,is ________.
A)ionic bonds are stronger than covalent or metallic bonds
B)ionic bonds produce ions but covalent and metallic bonds do not produce ions
C)ionic bonds make a material more malleable than covalent and metallic bonds
D)ionic bonds do not result in the attraction of oppositely charged atoms,but covalent and metallic bonds do

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In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions. However, in covalent and metallic bonds, electrons are shared between atoms, and there is no formation of ions.

One Significant Difference Between an Ionic Bond,where Electrons Are Taken