Electrons
Atoms will transfer electrons to form an ionic bond, where one atom gains electrons (anion) and another loses electrons (cation). Alternatively, atoms will share electrons to form a covalent bond, where the electrons are shared between atoms to achieve stability.
Atoms bond together to form molecules through the sharing or transfer of electrons. Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons, while ionic bonds are formed when atoms transfer electrons. These bonds create stable structures known as molecules.
When atoms chemically bond together, they form molecules. This occurs when atoms share or transfer electrons to achieve a more stable configuration. The type of bond formed (ionic, covalent, or metallic) depends on the electronegativity and properties of the atoms involved.
An ionic bond.
Alloys form a metallic bond. In a metallic bond, atoms within the alloy share electrons freely, creating a "sea of electrons" that allows for electrical conductivity and malleability. Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms, which is not the case in alloys.
Ionic bond.
The attractive force that holds atoms together to form a compound is called a chemical bond. This bond is a result of the sharing or transfer of electrons between atoms, allowing them to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
The transfer or sharing of electrons between atoms is called a bond. Specifically, a shared-electron bond is called a covalent bond. This is as opposed to an ionic bond, which form due to the actual transfer of electrons between certain atoms.
It depends on which type of bond. If it is a covalent bond they will share electrons, and if its an ionic bond the atom with the lesser amount of electrons will transfer them to the other atom.
Two oxygen atoms form a covalent bond when they share electrons to complete their outer electron shell. Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, which is not the case in a molecule with two oxygen atoms.
Atoms that can form a hydrogen bond include hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine.
When atoms lose and gain electrons, an ionic bond will form. When atoms share electrons, a covalent bond will form.