The Synthesis of "intermolecular forces"

Discover the weak, invisible forces that attract molecules, enabling everything from geckos climbing walls to the structure of modern materials.

Discover the hydrogen bond, a crucial intermolecular force responsible for water's unique properties and the structure of DNA and proteins.

An introduction to liquids, the state of matter with a definite volume but no fixed shape, and their importance in science and everyday life.

An introduction to chemical bonds, the fundamental forces that hold atoms together to form every substance in the world around us.

An introduction to physical chemistry, the branch of science that uses physics to understand chemical systems, driving innovation in tech and medicine.

An introduction to covalent bonds, the strong chemical links formed by sharing electrons that hold together the molecules essential for life.

Understand the fundamental concept of force in physics—a simple push or pull that governs the motion of everything in the universe.

An explainer on the strong nuclear force, the fundamental interaction that binds atomic nuclei together, making all stable matter in the universe possible.

Discover metallic bonding, the unique force that gives metals their characteristic properties like strength, conductivity, and shine.

An essential guide to the weak nuclear force, one of the four fundamental forces of nature responsible for radioactive decay and powering the sun.