The Nature of the Chemical Bond (Linus Pauling)

Linus Pauling's concept of chemical bonds focuses on how atoms bond together to form molecules. He explained that bonds involve the sharing or transfer of electrons, creating stability between atoms. There are mainly two types of bonds: covalent bonds, where atoms share electrons, and ionic bonds, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Pauling also introduced the idea of hybridization, where atomic orbitals combine to form new shapes, influencing molecular structure and properties. His work laid the foundation for modern chemistry, explaining how and why substances interact and form the compounds that make up the material world.