Ionic Bonding The transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another Li一f: Li+ Li+:F: electron transfer He configuration Ne configuration ionic bond Covalent Bonding The electrons are shared,not transferred. H·+H H:H each H shares two electrons (He configuration) o动13 Covalent is the most important bonding in Organic Chemistry. Chol Introduction (landscape) Page 9 Ch01 Introduction (landscape) Page 9 Ionic Bonding The transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another. Covalent Bonding The electrons are shared, not transferred. Covalent is the most important bonding in Organic Chemistry