Section 2
The Covalent Bond
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Comparison between Covalent and Ionic Compounds
Covalent and ionic compounds have distinct physical properties.
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Single Covalent Bonds
Single covalent bonds are sigma bonds, which occur when one pair of electrons is shared between atoms.
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Double and Triple Covalent Bonds
Double and triple bonds, comprised of sigma and pi bonds, increase the stability and restrict the geometry of a compound.
Physical Properties of Covalent Molecules
The covalent bonding model helps predict many of the physical properties of compounds.