The Story of Bonding

I have created simulations of the basic physics, the electrical interactions, between charged particles. Of course, this is all classical and doesn't hint at the exciting ideas of quantum mechanics.

Attraction for electrons.webm

Type of Bond

Trying to show electron location based on electronegativity (just called "attraction"). Tug of war between reacting atoms.

Nuclear repulsion.webm

Nuclei Repel

Don't like each other!

Nuclear interactions.webm

Effect on Nuclei

Electrons in covalent bond hold nuclei close. (until the simulation fails)

strength of attraction.webm

"Adding" an electron

effect of two atoms on one valence electron

Ions form Solid

ion "gas" self-organizes into repeating pattern (solid) - no "molecules"

process of bonding.mp4

Process of Bonding

An early attempt at a more complete story video. From the other animations above, you can see I have found more ideas.

overlaping orbitals.mp4

Overlapping Orbitals

Space of orbitals needs to overlap to form a bond. (i.e. interaction has to be strong enough)