COVALENCE

covalence, covalency

(noun) valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

covalence (plural covalences)

(chemistry) A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms

(chemistry) The number of electrons that a particular atom can share (and therefore the number of covalent bonds it can form)

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RESCUE

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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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