Answer:
covalent
valence electrons
Explanation:
The attraction between two atoms that share a pair of valence electrons is known as a covalent bond. The nuclei of both atoms are drawn to the shared electrons. This results in a molecule with two or more atoms. Covalent bonds are formed solely between nonmetal atoms.
Between atoms of the same element or between atoms of different elements, covalent bonds can form. A new substance termed a covalent compound is formed when atoms of various elements create covalent bonds.
