Atoms can form more stable arrangements by interacting through covalent or ionic bonds. A covalent bond is when electrons are shared between atoms, while an ionic bond occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Many bonds lie between these extremes as a partial transfer of electrons results in a polar covalent bond.
Atoms can form more stable arrangements by interacting through covalent or ionic bonds. A covalent bond is when electrons are shared between atoms, while an ionic bond occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Many bonds lie between these extremes as a partial transfer of electrons results in a polar covalent bond.
Atoms can form more stable arrangements by interacting through covalent or ionic bonds. A covalent bond is when electrons are shared between atoms, while an ionic bond occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Many bonds lie between these extremes as a partial transfer of electrons results in a polar covalent bond.
Atoms can attain a more stable arrangement of electrons in their outermost
energy level by interacting with one another. A covalent bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms. An ionic bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to the other. The two cases shown represent extremes; often, covalent bonds form with a partial transfer (unequal sharing of electrons), resulting in a polar covalent bond.