ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Affinity (law)

Well, little one, affinity is like when you really like something or someone a lot. It’s like having a strong bond or connection.

In science, affinity is a law that talks about how molecules, like Lego blocks, stick together. Some molecules really like each other and will stick together really tightly, while others might not stick together at all.

Scientists use affinity to understand how things work at a really small level, like in your body. For example, there are special molecules in your body called antibodies that help fight off germs. Antibodies have a special affinity for the germs they are fighting, so they can “stick” to them and destroy them.

So, affinity is like a really strong liking or attraction between molecules, and scientists use it to learn about how things work in your body. Cool, huh?