How do ionic bonds differ from covalent bonds? Electrons are shared in a covalent bond. Electrons are transferred in a covalent bond. Protons are transferred in a covalent bond. Protons are shared in a covalent bond.
Ionic Bonds formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Covalent bonds are shared by atoms moving electrons actually travel around the Nuclei of both atoms forming Covalent Bonds.
