Chemistry GCSE
Covalent bonds
What Covalent bonds means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Covalent bonds
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Bonds inside each molecule that are strong compared with intermolecular forces and remain intact when a molecular substance changes state.
Topics that use Covalent bonds
- Properties of small molecules (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bulk properties
- Covalent bonding
- Covalent bonds remain intact
- Energy transfer during state changes
- Intermolecular forces
- Melting and boiling points
- Overcoming intermolecular forces
- Simple molecular substances
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