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  • Covalent Bonds: Understanding Electron Sharing in Chemistry
    The bond formed when atoms share electrons is called a covalent bond.

    Here's why:

    * Covalent means "sharing together."

    * In a covalent bond, two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (like the noble gases).

    * This sharing creates a strong attraction between the atoms, holding them together in a molecule.

    There are different types of covalent bonds, including:

    * Single covalent bond: Two atoms share one pair of electrons.

    * Double covalent bond: Two atoms share two pairs of electrons.

    * Triple covalent bond: Two atoms share three pairs of electrons.

    Examples of molecules formed by covalent bonds:

    * Water (H₂O)

    * Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

    * Methane (CH₄)

    * Oxygen (O₂)

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