Chemical Bonds

Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together in compounds. There are three main types of bonds: ionic, covalent, and metallic. Ionic bonds form when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions that attract each other. Covalent bonds occur when two or more atoms share electrons, creating molecules. Metallic bonds involve a sea of delocalized electrons shared among a lattice of metal atoms, allowing for conductivity and malleability. Understanding these bonds is essential for studying chemical reactions and properties of substances.