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covalent bond

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covalent bond
n.
A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more electrons, especially pairs of electrons, between atoms.
covalent bond  (k-vlnt)
A chemical bond formed when electrons are shared between two atoms. Usually each atom contributes one electron to form a pair of electrons that are shared by both atoms. See more at coordinate bonddouble bondpolar bond
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covalent bond
covalent bonding in a hydrogen chloride molecule
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Noun1.covalent bond - a chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule
bond, chemical bond - an electrical force linking atoms
double bond - a covalent bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms
coordinate bond, dative bond - a covalent bond in which both electrons are provided by one of the atoms
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The oxane bond (silicon-oxygen-silicon) that forms between the silane agent and the mineral filler can be especially vulnerable to hydrolysis, because this covalent bond has significant ionic character [1-9, 13-28].
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The excellent heat stability of this carbon carbon covalent bond explains the superior heat aging characteristics of peroxide cured systems.
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When a covalent bond snaps, the sugar molecule goes slack, and the tip bounces back.
Breaking bonds reveals their strength by Helmuth, L. / Science News
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