THE
ATOMIC VIEWPOINT
· The Inter-Atomic Potential is responsible
for the bonding of atoms or molecules into condensed phases.
· The
Potential has "Long Range" attractive terms and "Short
Range" repulsive terms.
· The bonding resulting
from these interactions is divided into two groups on the basis of the bond
strength.
· Primary Bonds have associated energies of 0.5
to 10 eV per atom pair
Ø Ionic
Bonding
Ø Covalent
Bonding
Ø Metallic
Bonding
· Secondary Bonds have associated energies of 0.01
to 0.5 eV per atom pair
Ø van
der Waals Bonding
Ø Hydrogen
Bonding |
