Covalent Bond(s)
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Covalent bonds, where atoms share electrons, tend to increase atom stability because they allow atoms to achieve a full outer electron shell, which is a more stable configuration. This sharing of electrons helps lower the overall energy of the system, making it more stable.
A disulfide bond is a covalent bond formed between two sulfur atoms from cysteine amino acids in proteins. These bonds play a crucial role in stabilizing the tertiary structure of proteins by linking different parts of the protein chain together. Disulfide bonds contribute to the overall stability and functionality of proteins.
covalent bond
Example of a triple covalent bond.
Atoms: atoms are the elements that cannot be futher divided by chemcal means. They are undivisible and cannot be broken down. They consist of electrons in their oribital shells, protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Atoms are arranged by atomic number on the periodic table of elements. Bonding: Bonding is when two or more atoms are bonded together by electrons to fulfill each other's outer valence shell to become a stable compound/molecule. :)
Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This sharing allows both atoms to fill their outer electron shells and become more stable. The atoms are held together by the mutual attraction of the shared electrons.