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Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical interactions > chemical bonding > hydrogen bonding
Preferred Term:

hydrogen bonding

Definition:
An intermolecular attraction force that results when the hydrogen of one molecule and a pair of unshared electrons on an electronegative atom of another molecule are attracted to one another.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Core
Broader Concept:
chemical bonding
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • H-bonding
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24605
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