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.