A similarity between the forces involved in both ionic and covalent bonding is that both A. involve the sharing of electrons. B.

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involve the transfer of electrons. C. involve the attraction of opposite charges. D. require the same amount of energy to break their bonds.

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NISA [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-14T14:20:32+03:00

Answer:

C. involve the attraction of opposite charges

Explanation:

Ionic bonding involves the attraction between oppositely charged ions, as in Na⁺ Cl⁻.

Covalent bonding involves the attraction between negatively charged electrons and positivey charged nuclei, as in a C-H bond.

A is wrong. Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons.

B is wrong. Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

D is wrong. Ionic bonds are usually stronger than covalent bonds.