Chapter 12, Problem 2KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term that corresponds to the definition “the electrons in the outermost $s$ and $p$ sublevels of an atom that undergo reaction and form chemical bonds” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Two atoms or ions are held together with the attraction forces between them known as a chemical bond. There are two kinds of chemical bonds, ionic bond and covalent bond. Ionic bonds exist between the positive and negative ions to form the ionic compound. A covalent bond exists between two nonmetal atoms to form a covalent compound.