How atoms bond - George Zaidan and Charles Morton

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.

Lesson by George Zaidan and Charles Morton, animation by Bevan Lynch.

[AstronAnimations]

This was far more informative, explained much better and more easier to understand than the classes in school.

[Amir-mhmw]

When I was in 8th grade I remember studying for a physical science class in which we mentioned nearly everything in this video from how atoms bond to even more complex information on the dynamics of an atom. I remember when I would read my book and study, I could recite the information like I memorized a verse from the Bible, surely my memory did me well when it came to test, however I could not understand or develop a mental model of what I was actually reading. This video creates such a beautiful representation on the actual nature of bonds reassuring my faith in understanding the nature of atoms. Thank you.

[abilenevespa]

My son loved this, they are studying ionic, covalent, metallic, and hydrogen bonding in school right now. He said he got more out of this than the power points his teacher uses.

[menosproblemos]

Analogies like "...and never getting the toy back" and "Like a potluck" makes it SO much easier to visualise the concept! It's things that I've experienced myself and can relate to.
Very well! 👌

[kieranmccormack]

I really enjoy the animation of the atoms, very clean and understandable.

[abitgeekie]

You guys are just wonderful. Pictures and animations are great ways to facilitate learning if properly made. Great works.

[Lovingchannel-fp]

Hello Ted ED. I am 11 and your videos have made me ace my science classes. My science teacher thinks that I am cheating or something. LOL

[Gibson]

This is great coincidence ... We've learned this on chemistry lecture yesterday. But that one took about 1, 5 hour and this takes only 3, 5 minutes :-)

[sapphire]

This is the only way I can understand anything
Apart from maybe my History teacher, she's amazing and actually understands that students are people

[LiborTinka]

extremely simplified but yeah - if this were taught this way in school I would get interested in chemistry way sooner

[sasser]

our teachers try to explain that for us about 4 years and this dude explained it in 3 min and I get it thanks pro
I think it is about the animations.

[_Rick_Astley_]

All i can say is that i have never understood bonds, these gods just described it in 3 minutes, i wish I could like the video twice, actually scratch that i wanna like it infinite times, because you, you have infinitely helped me.

[sefron]

you taught me in 3 minutes what my teacher couldnt do in 4 weeks

[Spoods]

Lewis’s notation explains that more simply

[Pendoza]

This is something i got 16 years ago. Thanks for reminding. Very good explaining. One of your best movies imo.

[pixius]

as a 7th grade, this was still MUCH more helpful than our teachers at school, thanks!

[sandhyaprabhu]

That example of the toy, actually explains ionic bonds forever to remember in life.😊

[myneus]

This is the 2nd great video from George Zaidan and Charles Morton I have seen this week. Need more teachers like this.

[finesseandstyle]

Wish my chemistry teacher could explain like that.

[angu]

Mindddd blown. You have cleared some of my questions of this study session in just minutes.
I was losing interest by not getting right help, thankfully, finally the right video.