Hydrogen Bonds
Definition
Hydrogen bonds are weak interactions between two molecules caused by electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in another.
Analogy
Think of hydrogen bonds like the velcro on your shoes. They're not as strong as a knot (like covalent bonds), but they still hold things together and can be easily broken and reformed.
Related terms
Covalent Bond: A type of strong chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
Electronegativity: The measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.
Polarity: A property of molecules that have regions with opposite charges due to uneven distribution of electrons and atomic nuclei.
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