What holds atom together in a molecule?

Answer 1

Chemical bond

Answer 2

Intermolecular forces of attraction. Van der Waals forces or induced-dipole-induced-dipole forces, result from the charges on each end of an atom (even though the molecule itself may not have a net dipole moment, the atoms themselves still have + and - charged ends which influence the other atoms). Every molecule has these van der Waals forces. Covalent bonds, ionic and hydrogen bonds also hold the atoms together. As the molecules share electrons, they are held together by covalent bonds. If the molecule has polar covalent bonds it is also held together by dipole attractions (which are stronger than those of van der Waals forces). Ionic compounds are held together because one atom is very electronegative (meaning it has a high attraction for the other atom's electrons) while one is very electropositive (it wants to give up its few electrons to another element). Hydrogen bonds are very strong intermolecular forces and dramatically increase the boiling point and other physical properties of the compound.

Answer 3

Atoms in a molecule are held together by chemical bonds, which are formed when electrons are shared or transferred between atoms. The types of bonds formed (covalent, ionic, or metallic) depend on the electronegativity and properties of the atoms involved. These bonds create a stable arrangement of atoms in the molecule.

Answer 4

Chemical Bonds. - which are electrical forces which emerge out of the atoms sharing electrons with one another to complete a full, outer electron shell.

Answer 5

due to inter molecular force of attraction molecule can hold atom together .

Answer 6

• chemical bonds (correct answer, your response)

Answer 7

Chemical bond