molecular bonding

Molecular bonding is how atoms connect to form molecules, primarily through sharing or transferring electrons. In covalent bonds, atoms share electrons to fill their outer shells, creating a strong link. In ionic bonds, one atom donates electrons to another, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other. These bonds determine the properties of substances, like their solidity, liquids, or gases, and influence how molecules interact in everything around us. Essentially, bonds are the forces that hold atoms together, creating the diverse materials and compounds essential for life and the environment.