Atoms join up to get a stable, full outer shell. How they do it decides the kind of bond. Some atoms give electrons away. Some share them. And some just feel a gentle pull. Flip between the three.
Ionic bond
Ionic bondone atom gives, the other takes
Pick a bond
📷 Reference image
A real labeled figure to compare with the interactive above.
Chemical Bonds — OpenStax, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
