Medical Chemistry: Chemical Bonding Basics

The process by which atoms join together to form new substances with different properties.

Water (H₂O) is formed from the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

Hydrogen bonding between water molecules creates strong attractions, making water a liquid at room temperature.

The reaction between sodium and chlorine results in sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) lacks hydrogen bonding, contributing to its gaseous state at room temperature.

Different types of chemical bonds lead to the formation of molecules with unique properties.

Atoms form molecules and compounds to achieve stability and attain new properties.

Hydrogen bonding significantly influences water's state, making it a liquid at room temperature.

The lack of hydrogen bonding between carbon dioxide molecules is essential for its gaseous state at room temperature.

The distinct types of chemical bonds present in compounds determine their specific properties.