Choose the INCORRECT statement.
A)The core electrons are called valence electrons.
B)Ionic bonds are formed by the attraction between cations and anions.
C)Ionic bonds are formed from atoms by a transfer of electrons.
D)Covalent bonds are formed by atoms sharing electrons.
E)An octet is 8 outer-shell electrons.

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The core electrons are not called valence electrons. Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom's electron shell, while core electrons are the inner electrons that are not involved in chemical bonding.

Choose the INCORRECT Statement