How are atoms in a compound held together?

Describe how the atoms in a compound are held together The atoms in a compound are held together by chemical bonds. Either "ionic bonds" (formed when one or more electrons are 'transferred' from one atom to another) or "covalent bonds" (formed when atoms 'share' electrons instead of transferring them). read more

The atoms in molecules, or compounds, are held together by theaction of interatomic chemical bonds. Common bonds includecovalent, ionic and hydrogen. read more

A sharing, accepting or donation of electrons hold atoms together in a compound. Some atoms have no electrons to share or donate easily; these atoms do not readily react. Two common types of chemical bonds are ionic and covalent. In ionic bonding, one atom gives up electrons while the other accepts them. read more