covalent bonds
(co-va-lent-bonds)
4 syllables
Definition
plural noun. A type of chemical bond where two atoms share pairs of electrons.
Example Sentence
Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.
More Example Sentences
Water molecules are held together by covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
Synonyms
shared bond; molecular bond; electron pair bond
Antonyms
ionic bond; metallic bond; hydrogen bond
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