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Term: Covalent Bond

Definition: A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, resulting in the formation of a molecule.

Sample Sentences:

1. The covalent bond between hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.

2. In diamond, each carbon atom forms four strong covalent bonds with surrounding carbon atoms.

3. The molecules of methane are held together by covalent bonds.

4. Covalent bonds play a vital role in the formation of organic compounds.

5. The covalent bond in nitrogen gas is much stronger than the bond in oxygen gas.

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