Yes, hydrogen oxide (which is more commonly known as water, H₂O) is a covalent compound. Here's why:

* Covalent Bonding: Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

* Hydrogen and Oxygen: Hydrogen (H) has 1 electron in its outer shell and needs 1 more to be stable. Oxygen (O) has 6 electrons in its outer shell and needs 2 more to be stable.

* Sharing Electrons: In water, each hydrogen atom shares its single electron with the oxygen atom. The oxygen atom, in turn, shares one of its electrons with each hydrogen atom. This sharing creates a stable structure with two covalent bonds.

So, the chemical bonds holding the hydrogen and oxygen atoms together in water are covalent bonds.