This document discusses different types of chemical bonds: ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals and result from the transfer of electrons. Covalent bonds form between nonmetals and result from the sharing of valence electrons. Molecules are formed when two or more atoms are bonded covalently. Covalent bonds can be single, double or triple bonds depending on how many electron pairs are shared. Bond length and bond strength are related, with shorter bonds generally being stronger. Lewis structures are used to represent how atoms are arranged and bonded in a molecule using electron dots.