What is the main difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

a. Ionic bonds share electrons between atoms, while covalent bonds transfer electrons between atoms.
b. Covalent bonds share electrons between atoms, while ionic bonds transfer electrons between atoms.
c. Ionic bonds form between hydrogen and other atoms, while covalent bonds do not use hydrogen.
d. Covalent bonds form between hydrogen and other atoms, while ionic bonds do not use hydrogen.


b. Covalent bonds share electrons between atoms, while ionic bonds transfer electrons between atoms.

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