You're asking about a molecule that has covalent bonds, meaning the atoms share electrons, but also has a net charge. This is a description of a polyatomic ion.

Here's why:

* Covalent bonds: Atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

* Overall charge: The molecule has an imbalance in the number of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge).

Examples of polyatomic ions:

* Ammonium ion (NH₄⁺): Nitrogen and hydrogen atoms are covalently bonded, but the ion has a +1 charge due to the loss of an electron.

* Sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻): Sulfur and oxygen are covalently bonded, but the ion has a -2 charge due to the gain of two electrons.

* Nitrate ion (NO₃⁻): Nitrogen and oxygen are covalently bonded, but the ion has a -1 charge due to the gain of one electron.

Key point: While polyatomic ions have covalent bonds within their structure, they act as a single charged unit when participating in ionic bonding with other ions.