Covalent compounds: what are they?

Covalent compounds form when nonmetallic atoms share electrons to become more stable. There are two types of covalent bonds: polar and non-polar. Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points, are flammable, and do not dissolve or conduct electricity in water. Covalent compounds are substances that form when two or more different elements are joined […]

Covalent bonds: what are they?

Covalent bonds form between atoms with similar electronegativity, creating molecular orbitals where electrons roam freely. They are the strongest type of bond, but not common in life processes due to their difficulty to break. Other types of bonds include ionic, hydrogen, and van der Waals forces. Covalent bonds are the strongest type of chemical bond […]

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