One atom or molecule binds to another through various types of bond, the strengths of which range from several meV to several eV. Although some computational methods can provide accurate descriptions ...

The chemical bond is defined, and students learn to distinguish between ionic and covalent Introduction to Bonding: The chemical bond is defined, and students learn to distinguish between ionic, ...

The atoms that comprise a metal are tightly bound to one another by the metallic bond, as explained in Metal Basics. But if enough force is applied, these atoms are able to slip into a new position.

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The Nature of Metals The gas of electrons that binds metal atoms together makes metals behave as they do. Their mechanical properties in particular flow from the close-packed crystal structure favored ...