The type of bond where two or more atoms share electrons is called a covalent bond. In a covalent bond, atoms share pairs of electrons to form a stable arrangement, often satisfying the octet rule to achieve full valence electron shells. Covalent bonds can involve sharing one pair (single bond), two pairs (double bond), or three pairs (triple bond) of electrons. These bonds typically occur between nonmetal atoms with similar electronegativities. Examples include the bonds in molecules like H2, O2, CO2, and N2.