Covalent Bonds

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Covalent bond

A type of bond where atoms share electrons instead of giving and taking them.

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Molecule

Another name for a covalent bond between atoms.

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Single bond

A covalent bond where two atoms share one pair of valence electrons.

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Double bond

A covalent bond where two atoms share two pairs of valence electrons.

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Triple bond

A covalent bond where two atoms share three pairs of valence electrons.

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Polar bond

A covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.

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Nonpolar bond

A covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms.

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Properties of covalent bonds

Usually have low melting and boiling points and do not conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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Insulating materials

Plastics and rubber are used to insulate electric wires because they are poor conductors of electricity.