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chemical bond
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A strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal. In general, atoms combine to form molecules by sharing or transferring electrons in their outer shells. Typically chemical bonds have energies of about 1000 kJ mol−1 and are distinguished from the much weaker forces between molecules. See also covalent bond; electrovalent bond; hydrogen bond.
From: chemical bond in A Dictionary of Biology »
Subjects: Science and technology — Chemistry
