Question 2 Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) (04.06 MC) The characteristics of two different types of reactions are shown below: Reaction A: An atom loses electrons during the reaction. Reaction B: An atom loses protons and neutrons during the reaction. Which statement is true about the two reactions? Both reactions retain the identity of the elements. Both reactions change the identity of the elements. Reaction A produces more energy than Reaction B. Reaction B produces more energy than Reaction A.

What is the difference between covalent bonds and ionic bonds? covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the electrical attraction between charged atoms. covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons between charged atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms. covalent bonds involve the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of single electrons between atoms. covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of protons between charged atoms.