The comparison of the number of atoms in a copper coin the size of a penny with the number of people on earth is used to
illustrate which of the following:
that atoms are indivisible
that atoms are very small
that atoms are very large
thatina copper penny, there is one atom for every person on earth

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.