Types of Bonds – Chemistry for ACT & SAT

Types of Electronic Bonds

1. Covalent bonds – 2 or more elements share electrons (ex: H2O)

2. Ionic bonds – strongest bonding. One element takes an electron from another molecule (ex: NaCl)

3. Hydrogen bonds – weakest form of bonding. Hydrogen atom interacts with an electronegative atom like nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine