Question

multiple - choice question
in ionic compounds, electrons are transferred, but in covalent compounds, electrons are ______.
shared
destroyed
subtracted
rewatch

Explanation:

In ionic compounds, electrons are transferred from one atom to another. In covalent compounds, atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Electrons are not destroyed (as matter/energy is conserved in chemical reactions) and "subtracted" is not a relevant term in the context of electron behavior in compounds.

Answer:

shared