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Define Covalent Bond

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Define: Covalent bond

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Covalent bond— When atoms of different non-metals neither donate nor accept electrons and hence no ions are formed, such a bond is called covalent bond.

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Chapter 4: Atomic Structure - Additional questions

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure
Additional questions | Q 12.2

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