By 
Charles Morton
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TED-Ed Original

How atoms bond

Atoms can (and do) bond constantly; it's how they form molecules. Sometimes in an atomic tug-of-war one atom pulls electrons from another forming an ionic bond. Atoms can also play nicely and share electrons in a covalent bond. From simple oxygen to complex human chromosome 13 George Zaidan and Charles Morton break down the humble chemical bond.

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