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| − | A covalent compound is a molecular compound whose [[atom]]s share [[electron]]s. | + | A '''covalent compound''' is a molecular compound whose [[atom]]s share [[electron]]s. In an [[ionic compound]], the electrons are taken from one atom by another atom. Most compounds are not purely covalent or purely ionic; they are a mixture of the two. For example, water is a covalent compound but the electron stays more on the oxygen side than the hydrogen side. |
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Latest revision as of 07:01, July 13, 2016
A covalent compound is a molecular compound whose atoms share electrons. In an ionic compound, the electrons are taken from one atom by another atom. Most compounds are not purely covalent or purely ionic; they are a mixture of the two. For example, water is a covalent compound but the electron stays more on the oxygen side than the hydrogen side.