How atoms bond - George Zaidan and Charles Morton
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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.
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Ever wonder how we know what the structure of an atom looks like? This text provides a historical perspective of how the internal structure of the atom was discovered.
Here are some good, detailed resources on atomic structure:
• http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/bondingmenu.html
• http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-111-principles-of-chemical-science-fall-2008/video-lectures/lecture-10/
• http://webs.morningside.edu/slaven/Physics/atom/atom7.html
Here's George and Charles's other lesson about atoms.
Here are more TED Talks about chemistry.
When molecules collide, chemical reactions can occur -- causing major structural changes akin to getting a new arm on your face! George Zaidan and Charles Morton playfully imagine chemical systems as busy city streets, and the colliding molecules within them as your average, limb-swapping joes.
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