The process of chemical bonding is described and illustrated through engaging live action footage, and supported by vivid animations. The role atomic structure plays in the process of bonding is described. Examples of chemical bonding including ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds affect the characteristics of matter. Other terminology includes: element, atomic structure, energy level, valence electrons, ionic bonds, crystal lattice, covalent bond, and metallic bond.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2005. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Elements and Atoms (2:42); --Inside Atoms (2:40); -- Chemical Bonding (1:05); -- Electrons and Bonding (1:26); -- Ionic Bonds (2:35); -- Covalent Bonds (1:24); -- Metallic Bonds (1:22); -- Summing Up (1:15); -- Video Assessment (3:20); -- Credits: Bonding (0:48); .