Covalent
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Covalent
Covalent (pronunciation: /koʊˈveɪlənt/) is a term used in Chemistry to describe a type of Chemical bond where pairs of electrons are shared between atoms.
Etymology
The term "covalent" is derived from the Latin words "com-" meaning "together" and "valere" meaning "to be strong". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the strong bonds formed when atoms share electrons.
Related Terms
- Covalent bond
- Molecule
- Non-covalent interactions
- Ionic bond
- Polar covalent bond
- Nonpolar covalent bond
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Covalent
- Wikipedia's article - Covalent
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