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TED-ED: How atoms bond - George Zaidan and Charles Morton

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By TED-EdFrom BoclipsOctober 14, 2025

Atoms can (and do) bond constantly; it's how they form molecules. Sometimes, in an atomic tug-of-war, one atom pulls electrons from another, forming an ionic bond. Atoms can also play nicely and share electrons in a covalent bond. From simple oxygen to complex human chromosome 13, George Zaidan and Charles Morton break down the humble chemical bond.

#Discovery
#Explainer
#Physical Sciences
#Chemistry
#Physics
#All ages

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