Question

When can two atoms be said to be bonded?

Answer 1

Chemical bonding:

• "Chemical bonding refers to the process of the formation of bonds between two or more atoms to form a new compound."
• It can be ionic, covalent, coordinate or metallic.

Criteria for bonding:

• Two atoms are said to be bonded when the net forces of repulsion are balanced by the net forces of attraction.
• The system acquires minimum energy.
• It involves an overall decrease in the energy of the system.