What binds atoms together in elements and compounds?

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Udhaya S.
May 1, 2018

Depends on the compound.

Explanation:

For elemental metals, strong electrostatic forces of attraction hold the metal cations and electrons.

For simple molecules, there are covalent bonds holding the atoms together within a molecule.

For ionic compounds, there are strong electrostatic forces of attraction holding the ions together.

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