Association

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000843",
  "term": "Association",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which molecules or ions combine to form larger aggregates, often through non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, or electrostatic attractions. This can lead to the formation of dimers, trimers, or more complex supramolecular structures. The extent of association is quantified by an association constant.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adduct",
    "colligation",
    "coordination",
    "dissociation",
    "ion pair",
    "molecular entity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1086 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/association/"
}