Molecule

Definition

A molecule is an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. In the context of organic chemistry, molecules are the basic structural units of compounds formed from elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.

Related terms

Covalent bond:

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons to achieve stability.

Electronegativity:

A measure of how strongly an atom can attract or hold onto electrons when it forms a chemical bond.

Valence electrons: The outermost electrons of an atom that are involved in forming chemical bonds with other atoms