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What is a covalent bond?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.2: Elements of Life — Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur (CHNOPS)

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. Covalent bonds are strong and stable, making them the primary type of bond in biological macromolecules. A single bond shares one pair of electrons, a double bond shares two pairs, and a triple bond shares three pairs.
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