[Campbell Biology P.85] Based on the information provided, which statement regarding the re... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided, which statement regarding the relative strengths of chemical bonds is accurate?

  • A: All types of chemical bonds, including covalent and ionic, are equally strong.
  • B: Ionic bonds in aqueous solutions are considered strong interactions.
  • C: Covalent bonds in molecules are among the strongest kinds of chemical bonds.
  • D: Ionic bonds in dry ionic compounds are weaker than covalent bonds.

Explanation

The text states, "The strongest kinds of chemical bonds are covalent bonds in molecules and ionic bonds in dry ionic compounds." This directly supports statement C. Statement B is incorrect because the text specifies ionic bonds in aqueous solutions are weak. Statements A and D are incorrect as the text differentiates between bond strengths.