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Covalent (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or relating to or characterized by covalence; "covalent bond".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
  • The covalent bond between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a water molecule is strong and stable.
  • Covalent compounds are typically insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.
  • The covalent bond in a carbon-carbon double bond is shorter and stronger than a single bond.
  • The molecule has a covalent structure, with atoms sharing electrons to form a stable compound.

Related Words

  • Covalency (noun)
  • Covalence (noun)
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