Chemical bonding occurs between two or more elements when the elements desire to become more stable or desire to lose their energy. When elements bond, their goal is to fill up their outer most energy level. In most cases the amount of electrons needed is eight. The attainment of eight electrons is known as the "octet" rule. This states that when two or more elements combine, eight electrons are needed in order for the elements to bond. If there is no possible way for both elements to obtain eight electrons, bonding cannot occur.

One way elements can bond is through covalent bonding. In a covalent bond, two or more non-metal elements share each other's electrons. When covalent bonds are formed, there are three types of bonds. There are single, double, and triple bonds; all relating to the number of bonds present. When the two elements share electrons, the...