Introduction to Carbon, Biomolecules, and Monosaccharides

Covalent Bond

A type of bond involving the equal sharing of electrons between atoms, resulting in no charge creation across nonpolar molecules.

Cohesion

An interaction that keeps molecules together, which specifically requires a partial charge on the involved molecules.

Valence Shell of Carbon

The outer shell of carbon containing $4$ electrons out of its total $6$ electrons (with $2$ in the inner shell), requiring $4$ additional electrons to complete its shell.

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