Covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds in that:
A) ionic bonds arise from electrical attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.
B) covalent bonds arise from the sharing of one or more electrons.
C) covalent bonds can occur between atoms of the same element.
D) A and B only
E) A, B, and C

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Covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds in that they involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, rather than the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to form ions. This sharing can occur between atoms of the same element or different elements, making all three statements correct.

Covalent Bonds Differ from Ionic Bonds in That