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Electrically neutral group of two or more atoms
A molecule is a group of two or more atoms that are held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds; depending on context, the term may or may not include ions that satisfy this criterion. In quantum physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, the distinction from ions is dropped and molecule is often used when referring to polyatomic ions. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: MoleculeA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Rational solvent molecule tuning for high-performance lithium metal battery electrolytesInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Introduction to organic chemistryThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: WinGX suite for small-molecule single-crystal crystallographyCited 15,375 times
- Go sideways: Chemical bondA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Covalent bondA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Noun A tiny amount.
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
WinGX suite for small-molecule single-crystal crystallography
Single Molecule Detection Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)
pkCSM: Predicting Small-Molecule Pharmacokinetic and Toxicity Properties Using Graph-Based Signatures
In Vivo Activation of the p53 Pathway by Small-Molecule Antagonists of MDM2
The atom, the molecule, and the covalent organic framework
Small molecule activators of sirtuins extend Saccharomyces cerevisiae lifespan
Molecular spintronics using single-molecule magnets
Cell attachment activity of fibronectin can be duplicated by small synthetic fragments of the molecule
🆕 Influential since 2022
Rational solvent molecule tuning for high-performance lithium metal battery electrolytes
Small molecule metabolites: discovery of biomarkers and therapeutic targets
Cellular mitophagy: Mechanism, roles in diseases and small molecule pharmacological regulation
SwissDock 2024: major enhancements for small-molecule docking with Attracting Cavities and AutoDock Vina
Flexible all-perovskite tandem solar cells approaching 25% efficiency with molecule-bridged hole-selective contact
📚 Books worth reading
Introduction to organic chemistryAndrew Streitwieser, Clayton H. Heathcock · 1976- 📕Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical PhysicsSusanne F. Yelin, Ennio Arimondo · 2008
The nature of the chemical bond and the structure of molecules and crystalsLinus Pauling · 1939
The identification of molecular spectraR. W. B. Pearse · 1941
Polare MolekelnPeter J. W. Debye · 1929
Matter (DK Eyewitness Books)Chris Cooper, Peter Lafferty · 1992
Molekülspektren und MolekülstrukturGerhard Herzberg · 1939
Charge and energy transfer dynamics in molecular systemsVolkhard May · 2000
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🔗 Related topics
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- Covalent bond A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons to form electron pairs between atoms. These electron pairs are known as shared…
- History of molecular theory In chemistry, the history of molecular theory traces the origins of the concept or idea of the existence of strong chemical bonds between two or more atoms…
- Quantum chemistry Quantum chemistry, or molecular quantum mechanics, is a branch of physical chemistry which applies quantum mechanics to chemical systems to predict physical…
- Valence bond theory In chemistry, valence bond (VB) theory is one of the two basic theories, along with molecular orbital (MO) theory, that were developed to use the methods…
- Electronegativity Electronegativity, symbolized as χ, is the tendency for an atom of a given chemical element to attract shared electrons (or electron density) when forming…
- Ionic bonding Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, or between two atoms with sharply…
- Valence (chemistry) In chemistry, the valence (US spelling) or valency (British spelling) of an atom is a measure of its combining capacity with other atoms when it forms…