October 10, 2025Open Access

A (very) short history of shared-electron bonds.

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This historical analysis explores the properties of shared electron bonds, indicating their foundational role in atomic interactions.

The concept of shared electron bonds has been foundational in chemistry, shaping our understanding of atomic interactions.
G. N. Lewis introduced the model for single and double bonds, involving sharing 2 or 4 electrons between atoms.
The properties of shared electron bonds underline the stability and structure of molecules formed by various atoms.
This historical context highlights the importance of bonds in molecular chemistry, providing insights still relevant today.

Henry S. Rzepa (2013) studied this question.

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