Question

Define chemical bond (Topic: Chemical Bonding)

Answer 1

A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds. The bond may result from the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions as in ionic bonds or through the sharing of electrons as in covalent bonds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Chemical bonds are forces that hold atoms together. Atoms that don't have full valence shells form chemical bonds with other atoms to fill their valence shells and satisfy the octet rule. A force is a push or pull on an object. Octet rule says that atoms need to have full valence shells to become stable. There are 8 valence electrons.