AN attempt 1 to resolve misunderstandings regarding ionic-covalent bonding in solids has been criticized in a recent article by Mooser and Pearson 2. It should be pointed out, however, that their ...

Covalent bonds are strong and require substantial amounts of energy to break. Covalent bond: a shared pair of electrons. Molecule: two or more atoms covalently bonded together.

This attraction pulls the atoms together and the electrons are shared by both atoms. The atoms bond because there is a strong enough attraction in both directions and room for the electrons in the ...

Shrouded in the mysterious world of espionage, Agent Gold is on a mission exploring the complex world of chemical bonds. This reimagining of a classic animation takes a comprehensive look at covalent, ...