Covalent Bond

When atoms share pairs of electrons,
they form covalent bonds.

These bonds between atoms are strong.

 

View this animation to see how covalent bond is formed:

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Dot-Cross Diagrams of Covalent Compounds

 

Hydrogen (H₂)

 

Water (H₂O)

 

Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)

 

Oxygen (O₂)

 

Methane (CH₄)

 

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

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