they share electrons with the other atom they're combining with
Ionic Bond
covalent bond
ionic bond
covalent bonds always share electrons.
The electrons (especially the valence electrons)
an ionic bond forms
Argon can't bond because there are 8 valence electrons, which fulfills the octet rules.
No. A chemical bond forms from the sharing or transferring of the outermost electrons of two or more elements.
Valence Electrons
Valence Electrons
In ioic compounds an electron is transferred forming the Ag+ ion.
Electrons participating in the chemical bond is valence electrons or the electrons present in the outer shell