A covalent bond is formed as the result of what?

Covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms. Atoms will covalently bond with other atoms in order to gain more stability, which is gained by forming a full electron shell. By sharing their outer most (valence) electrons, atoms can fill up their outer electron shell and gain stability

covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms

Explanation:

atoms will bond conveniently with other atoms in order to gain stability