Electrostatic interaction refers to the force between charged particles, governed by Coulomb's law, where opposite charges attract and like charges repel. This fundamental force plays a crucial role in chemical bonding, molecular interactions, and the behavior of materials at the atomic level.

Electrostatic Interaction

Electrostatic interaction

Charged particles are fundamental components of matter that carry an electric charge, either positive or negative, and are influenced by electromagnetic fields. They play a crucial role in various physical phenomena, including electricity, magnetism, and the behavior of atoms and molecules.

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Coulomb's law describes the electrostatic interaction between electrically charged particles. It states that the force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, acting along the line joining the charges.

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Chemical bonding is the process by which atoms combine to form molecules and compounds, driven by the attainment of a more stable electronic configuration. The main types of chemical bonds are ionic, covalent, and metallic, each involving different mechanisms of electron sharing or transfer.

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Molecular interactions are the forces that act between molecules and dictate the structure, dynamics, and function of biological systems. These interactions include various types of forces, such as hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, ionic bonds, and hydrophobic interactions, each playing a crucial role in processes like protein folding, enzyme activity, and cellular signaling.

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