Bonds

How Do Bonds Form?

Ions may not come to mind when you think of bonding. You, like the majority of us, are probably thinking of human bonding. Molecules, like people, form bonds, some of which are stronger than others. A mother and child, or a molecule made up of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, are difficult to separate! […]

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How Do Bonds Grow?

It increases in value each year by the amount of interest, or coupons, earned until you cash it in or it reaches 30 years from the date of issue. What factors influence the value of bonds? Governments sell savings bonds to individuals to help support federal spending while also providing a risk-free return. Savings bonds

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