Ionic Bonds, Polar Covalent Bonds, and Nonpolar Covalent Bonds

Ionic Bonds: Formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Polar Covalent Bonds: Occur when two atoms share electrons unequally, leading to a partial positive charge on one atom and a partial negative charge on the other.

Nonpolar Covalent Bonds: Formed when two atoms share electrons equally, resulting in no charge separation across the molecule.