Molecules are created whenever atoms transfer electrons (ionic bonds), share electrons (covalent bonds) or do both (metallic bonds). Stability in an atom’s electronic config- uration is explained by the octet rule.
Course Name
Principles of Biology 1
Course Number
BSC1010
Subject / Topic
Covalent, Ionic and Metallic Bonding
Keywords
electron transfer and sharing; octet rule; double and triple bonds
