I Structure Of Matter 6. An atom's electron configuration, particularly the outermost electrons, determines how the atom can interact with other atoms.
Atoms form bonds to other atoms by transferring or sharing electrons.
Determine if a bond between atoms is ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent on the basis of electronegativity or position on the periodic table. Explain the difference between ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent bonds.