0
At the atomic level there is always space between atoms. That being so what is it that actually keeps your molecules together so that you can't pass through a wall?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
It is called strong force Molecules are atoms that are held together by what are called chemical bonds. The strength of the bond(s) will vary depending on the chemical nature of the atoms involved in creating the molecule. But it is the term chemical bonding that is used to name the inter-atomic force that gives the molecule "physical strength" and that holds its shape. There is a little more to the "equation" that makes a wall solid. There are macroscopic structures in the materials of the wall. That is, there are ways that individual molecules are connected together to make larger structures that make up the materials used to build the wall. As for the molecules, it's the chemical bonds that hold atoms together. Wikipedia has an article on the workings of the molecule. A link is provided.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a group of atoms that are joined together by chemical bonds?
Molecule
Identify the forces that hold atoms and molecules together at the atomic level Give an example of how these forces are involved in a chemical reaction?
Atoms and molecules are held together at the atomic level by the electromagnetic interactions between electrons, protons, and ions. For example, an ionic compound is held together by the attraction between the positive and negative charges of its constituent ions. Two atoms forming a covalent bond are held together by the mutual attraction they have toward one or more electrons. This interaction is quantized through the concepts of electronegativity and charge.
Why does the the water passes through the filter paper but not the cornstarch?
The water actually passes through the filter paper and the cornstarch. However, the cornstarch does not pass through the filter because the molecules are to large.
What type of bond exists in a molecule of hydrogen iodide?
I2 exists as solid material in which billions of I2 molecules are linked together through Vander waal bonds, (shifting of electronic clouds of molecules towards the nuclei of other molecules).
How do atoms combine to form molecules through ionic bonding?
Atoms do not form molecules through ionic bonding. They form molecules through covalent bonding, in which the atoms share electrons.
Molecules move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm through?
Water soluble molecules such as protein and RNA.
A form of diffusion in which the molecules pass through a protein instead of between the phospholipids is called?
Glucose molecules are molecules that pass through a protein instead of between the phospholipids. This is because they are to big to diffuse through phospholipids.
What Molecules move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm through .?
Water soluble molecules such as protein and RNA.
How is heat transferred through conduction?
Heat is transferred through contact between molecules.
When are Molecules created?
When atoms become bonded through covalent, ionic, or hydrogen bonds they form molecules.
Why is sound traveled slowest through a solid?
It doesnt. Sound actually travels faster the denser the medium is because the molecules are packed closer together. So sound travels fastest in solids.
Why does a siesmic wave travel faster through a solid rock then through water?
In solid rock the atoms are joined together and packed closer so the energy of the wave can be passed between the atoms a lot easier. In water the molecules or atoms are not very closely or tightly packed so energy is lost trying to pass between the molecules.
Does sound travel through air the slowest?
Yes it does,all the molecules are packed together.
What is effusions?
effusion is the process where individual molecules flow through a hole without collisions between molecules. effusion is the process where the gas molecules are passed through a small opening to an evacuated chamber
Is heat transferred through thermal conduction?
Heat is transferred through contact between molecules.
What is a group of atoms that are joined together by chemical bonds?
Molecule
Do sound waves travel best through air?
Surprisingly no. Air is a gas which means that the molecules are far apart. Even a liquid is better that air for sound to travel through because the molecules are closer together. But, a solid is the best for a sound to travel through. This is because the molecules are very close together so the vibration is transferred much quicker though the material.
