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A scientist calculated the energy required to break bonds in two unknown compounds, A and B. One compound has a covalent bond, and the other has an ionic bond. The table shows a record of these values. Bond Energy Compound ACompound B 769 kJ/mol432 kJ/mol Based on the table, which of the following statements is true? a Compound A is covalent because transfer of electrons makes relatively stronger bonds. b Compound B is covalent because sharing of electrons makes relatively weaker bonds. c Compound A is ionic because sharing of electrons makes relatively stronger bonds. d Compound B is ionic because transfer of electrons makes relatively weaker bonds.