Which statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is correct?
a
More electrons are transferred from covalent bonds than ionic bonds.
b
The difference between electronegativities is greater in covalent bonds than for atoms in ionic bonds.
c
Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.
d
Elements in Group 1A are more likely to form covalent bonds than ionic bonds with other atoms.
The correct statement comparing ionic and covalent bonds is:
c) Covalent bonds tend to be less polar than ionic bonds.