2. Elementary Idea of Bonding
The Covalent Bond
The chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons between them is known as a covalent bond.
The sharing of electrons between the two atoms takes place in such a way that both the atoms acquire the stable electronic configurations of their nearest noble gases.
There are three types of covalent bonds :
1. Single covalent bond
2. Double covalent bond
3. Triple covalent bond