A bond created from the sharing of electrons between two atoms is a(n)______ bond.

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Covalent bonds occur when two atoms share electrons in order to achieve a full outer shell. This type of bonding is common in non-metal elements and compounds. Hydrogen bonds occur between hydrogen and an electronegative element such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine. Ionic bonds occur between metal and non-metal elements and involve the transfer of electrons. Metallic bonds occur between metal atoms and involve the sharing of delocalized electrons.

A Bond Created from the Sharing of Electrons Between Two