Answer to Question #274458 in General Chemistry for loren

Question

Imagine yourself and the people around you as atoms. Just like atoms,

you need to form bonds to be more stable. Your attitude, talents and potentials, love

and care, advises and compliments, and the things you treasure should serve the

function of electrons. Based on your understanding on the concept of ionic and

covalent bonds, what type of bond do you want to form with other people? What do

you want to do with your electrons? Support your answer.

Answer 1

Atoms form chemical bonds to make their outer electron shells more stable. The type of chemical bond maximizes the stability of the atoms that form it.Covalent bonds form when sharing atoms results in the highest stability.