This document provides an overview of atomic structure and chemical bonding. It begins with a brief history of atomic theory from Dalton to Rutherford, including Thomson's discovery of the electron. Key topics covered include atomic number, mass number, isotopes, ions, molecules, chemical formulas and nomenclature. The periodic table is introduced as a way to organize elements based on atomic structure. Chemical formulas are used to represent ionic compounds, molecular compounds and acids/bases. Hydrates are also defined as compounds that contain bonded water molecules.