Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
covalence
Noun
/kəʊˈveɪləns/
Definition
Covalence refers to the type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Examples
- The covalence between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule creates a stable structure.
- Covalence is crucial in organic chemistry, where many molecules are formed through covalent bonds.
- The concept of covalence helps explain the properties of various compounds, like carbon dioxide and methane.
Meaning
In a covalent bond, atoms come together to fill their outer electron shell by sharing electrons, leading to the formation of molecules.
Synonyms
- Bonding
- Shared electron bond
- Covalent bond
