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# Atoms Interact and Form Molecules This document discusses how atoms interact to form molecules. ## Chemical Bonds and Interactions Atoms interact through various attractive forces. These forces lead to chemical bonds that allow atoms to join together to form molecules. **TABLE 2.1** lists seve...

# Atoms Interact and Form Molecules This document discusses how atoms interact to form molecules. ## Chemical Bonds and Interactions Atoms interact through various attractive forces. These forces lead to chemical bonds that allow atoms to join together to form molecules. **TABLE 2.1** lists several types of chemical bonds. | NAME | BASIS OF INTERACTION | STRUCTURE | BOND ENERGY | |---|---|---|---| | **Ionic attraction** | Attraction of opposite charges | - | - | | **Covalent bond** | Sharing of electron pairs | - | - | | **Hydrogen bond** | Sharing of H atom | - | - | | **Hydrophobic interaction** | Interaction of nonpolar substances in the presence of polar substances (especially water) | - | - | | **van der Waals interaction** | Interaction of electrons of nonpolar substances | - | - | Furthermore, the document discusses atomic structure, including electron shells, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Diagrams of atoms demonstrate how electrons fill electron shells. The text and diagrams provide an overview of atomic structure and how atoms interact to create different types of molecules.