Chemical Bonding

What is a Chemical Bond?

A chemical bond is an attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances that contain two or more atoms. The bond is caused by the electrostatic force of attraction between opposite charges, either between electrons and nuclei, or as the result of a dipole attraction.

Periodic Classification of Elements

• In periodic table Elements are classified on the basis of similarities in their properties.
• Döbereiner grouped the elements into triads and Newlands gave the Law of Octaves.
• Mendeléev arranged the elements in increasing order of their atomic masses and according to their chemical properties.

Atomic Structure

Atom - The name atom originated from the Greek Word atomos, meaning "indivisible" or uncuttable, or indivisible, something that cannot be divided further. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter that make up everyday objects. The atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons.