Association (chemistry)

Association Examples

Association (from lat. Associare - to connect) - the union of simple molecules or ions into more complex, not causing changes in the chemical nature of the substance. Distinguish between the association of ions and the association of molecules . The formation of ionic associates is based on the manifestation of electrostatic forces. The simplest ionic associates consist of two or three ions and are neutral or charged particles:

The association of molecules is determined by the action of intermolecular forces. An example of a molecular association is water (H ₂ O) _x (see. Hydrogen bond ). Association affects the properties of solutions , plays an important role in the formation of complex compounds .