Bonding: ionic and covalent
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Atoms form bonds to reach a more stable electron arrangement, often a full outer shell. That sentence is a start, not an answer. Say what happens to the electrons.
Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. Metal atoms lose electrons and form positive ions. Non-metal atoms gain electrons and…