5.3 Covalent Bonds
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Triple bond
a chemical bond formed when atoms share three pairs of electrons.
Double bond
a chemical bond formed when atoms share two pairs of electrons.
Covalent bond
a chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons.
Molecular compound
a compound that is composed of molecules.
Nonpolar bond
a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally.
Polar bond
a covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally.
Molecule
a neutral particle made of two or more atoms joined by covalent bonds.
