Types of chemical bonding

 

Chemical bonds  are forces that hold atoms together to make compounds or molecules. 

Chemical bonds include covalent, 

 -polar covalent, and 

 -ionic bonds. 

Atoms with relatively similar electronegativities share electrons between them and are connected by covalent bonds. 

Atoms with large differences in electronegativity transfer electrons to form ions. The ions then are attracted to each other. This attraction is known as an ionic bond. 

 bond: 

A link or force between neighboring atoms in a molecule or compound. 

ionic bond: 

An attraction between two ions used to create an ionic compound. This attraction usually forms between a metal and a non-metal. 

covalent bond: 

An interaction between two atoms, which involves the sharing of one or more electrons to help each atom satisfy the octet rule.

 This interaction typically forms between two non-metals.

 intramolecular: 

Refers to interactions within a molecule. intermolecular forces: 

Refers to interactions between two or more molecules.